When dealing with family law settlements, practitioners should obtain expert advice on corporate structuring and how to divide property in a tax effective manner.
By Niki Schomberg and Rachell Davey - 8 min read
A string of recent cases in the District and Supreme Courts of NSW highlight the importance of legal professional privilege.
By Justin Wong and Aaron Roberts - 7 min read
The High Court recently examined the ‘maximum’ penalty for corporate offending under the Criminal Code and the penalty is not the cost of doing business.
By Richard Harris, Colleen Platford, Antonia Garling, Peter Munro and David Wiseman - 6 min read
Recent Court of Appeal decision clarifies who bears the evidentiary onus of establishing loss in combustible cladding disputes.
By Christopher Kerin and Mia Haas - 6 min read
A storm of shareholder disputes including claims of oppressive conduct have been brewing. Courts can order appropriate relief if claims are supported by sufficient evidence.
By Evatt Styles - 6 min read
The latest report on the Modern Slavery Act contains a number of potential reforms, which (if implemented) will impose tougher requirements on Australian businesses.
By Heidi Roberts, Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Kaitlyn Wilkins-Fraser - 8 min read
Lawyers are increasingly being involved in money laundering activities and global organisations have called for the regulation of lawyers under anti-money laundering regimes.
By Dr Doron Goldbarsht and Stuart Clark AM - 8 min read
Two recent cases have considered the illegal phoenix activity provisions enacted at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Ece Mustafa-Ay and David Grant - 7 min read
Regulatory watchdogs, ASIC and ACCC, are cracking down on greenwashing claims made by businesses and the consequences for false green claims are greater than ever.
By Teresa Torcasio and Katie Lau - 8 min read
Recent Federal Court decision considers ‘attempt to induce’ provisions under the Competition and Consumer Act. The decision also provides insight into future ACCC prosecutions.
By Catherine Bembrick and Alexander Vial - 6 min read
A recent Court of Appeal decision reviewed the special equitable principles that apply to the construction and efficacy of a deed of release.
By David Allen - 6 min read
Smart contracts are the ‘new frontier’, however lawyers should be aware of the enforceability and security issues surrounding its use.
By Wendy Zheng - 8 min read
The Federal Court’s sentencing in the Vina Money Prosecution provides an indication of what individuals can expect if they are found guilty of criminal cartel…
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 6 min read