Only KPMG can lift privilege on its lawyers’ advice, inquiry told
Two law firms have told a Parliamentary committee investigating KPMG that the privilege over their advice to KPMG belongs to the accounting firm alone.
By Henry Ea - 4 min read
Crimfluencers using violence as ‘social currency’ online
The convergence of the roles of criminal and online influencer has gained the title “crimefluencer” or “crimfluencer”.
By Ethan Hamilton - 4 min read
Small law practices and privacy law: the impact of Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms
AML/CTF Reporting Entities will also have privacy obligations
By Carol Prasad - 5 min read
Changing lanes in law
More practitioners switching practice areas or moving in-house as their priorities and perspectives evolve. What’s driving this shift – and what does it mean for…
By Angela Tufvesson - 21 min read
In-house counsel duties under the spotlight: ASIC v Bekier
When known risks don’t reach the Board, the consequences for in‑house counsel and the company come into clearer focus.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read-
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Trust, but verify: supervising junior lawyers using AI
By Dr Felicity Bell and Vishwa Shah - 2 min read -
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Can the Crown intentionally cause harm in ‘good faith’?
By Ballanda Sack and Marlon Shou - 1 min read
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