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Pub baron Adgemis declared bankrupt, court orders properties sequestered
Sydney pub baron Jon Adgemis has been declared bankrupt and his properties have been sequestered, with the Federal Court finding the former KPMG partner owes $1.8 billion to creditors.
Nicholas Bolton loses appeal over Yowie board spill
Nicholas Bolton has lost his challenge to Keybridge Capital’s move to remove him from the board of confectionary group Yowie, after he was found to have been validly removed as the CEO of Keybridge in March. 
Appeals court clarifies when it is a crime to prevent payout of employee wages
An appeals court has held that directors cannot be found guilty of unlawfully making a deal to prevent employees from receiving their entitlements if they believe they could be paid out under the Fair Entitlements Guarantee scheme.
Rex administrators win more time to negotiate airline’s sale
A judge has approved a bid by administrators of Rex to delay the next creditors’ meeting to continue talks with several potential buyers of the regional airline.
Keybridge CEO Nick Bolton loses challenge to removal by board
An appeals court has rejected Keybridge CEO Nick Bolton's challenge to a ruling that found that he and two other directors were validly removed at a board meeting, finding in favour of shareholder WAM Active. 
ASIC can bring case against Rex Airlines, directors
ASIC has won approval to bring claims against troubled regional airline Rex and four of its directors for allegedly misleading investors about the company's financial position.
Suit alleges barrister used $1.3M of his company’s funds for chambers fees
Shareholders in lending platform Marketlend can bring a derivative suit against its directors for allegedly misusing company funds, including spending $1.3 million on barrister chambers fees. 
Rex Airlines awarded more time to search for buyer
Collapsed regional carrier Rex Airlines has won extra time before holding its second creditors meeting, as administrators continue their search for a buyer which would ensure a better deal for the airline's tens of thousands of creditors.
Comlek administrators defeat attack on DOCA by Queensland’s revenue office
An arrangement to restructure Queensland labour hire services company Comlek has survived a challenge by the state's revenue office, which wanted the business wound up, claiming the restructure was against public interest and commercial morality.
High Court won’t weigh in on spat between Probuild, Allianz over development bonds
Probuild Constructions has failed in its special leave application to the High Court, which sought to challenge a ruling that it held $7.7 million in trust for insurer Allianz under a deed of indemnity in connection with the development of West Side Place in Spencer St, Melbourne.