Towards an Australian crypto asset services licence

After a decade of stalling policy, digital assets still lack bespoke legislation while ASIC’s test litigation provides some useful guidance.

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From little things big things grow: lawyers’ role in climate disclosure

Understand the important elements of the new regime and how lawyers can ensure compliance and manage climate risks.

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New framework shifts onus onto companies for scam prevention

If passed, the Bill will impose an obligation for companies to ‘disrupt’ and ‘prevent’ scams, and give consumers a right to sue.

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Mandatory climate reporting: ESG now a licence to do business?

New climate reporting laws are likely to impact supply chains over time and require a holistic approach to ESG requirements.

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The penalty implications of legal advice and what makes a firm ‘leading’?

A court finds legal advice from a leading firm can fully mitigate penalties for contraventions of the Corporations Act.

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High Court decision impacts how complex structures are liquidated

Recent decision indicates a shift away from the objective of using pooling orders to improve outcomes for creditors, like minimising liquidation costs.

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What if a liable defendant declares bankruptcy before damages are determined?

The Federal Court considers a unique fact scenario which conjures pertinent questions of law, such as what makes a judgement final?

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A new ESG era? Deep-dive into greenwashing enforcement

What trends and themes emerge from the first three greenwashing cases to be considered by the Federal Court?

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High Court confirms foreign entity immunity from winding up applications

Indonesia’s national airline is found immune from winding up proceedings in Australia in an interesting split judgment by the High Court.

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Corporate structures and complications in family law settlements

When dealing with family law settlements, practitioners should obtain expert advice on corporate structuring and how to divide property in a tax effective manner.

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