A practical guide to the new digital asset framework, ASIC’s implementation roadmap and the broader laws lawyers must consider as 2027 approaches.
By Ian Paterson, Urszula McCormack and Max Allan - 2 min read
A landmark cryptocurrency ruling confirms innovative digital products may attract established licensing laws, regardless of the labels applied to them.
By Matthew Lo and Mary Tabaco - 2 min read
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
Opt out class actions were adopted in Australia to extend access to justice to as many persons as possible. Consequently opt out class actions do…
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
Space Law and Global Space Governance (GSG) are terms that refer to the international process of regulating global space activities. Mechanisms include international and regional…
By Kim Ellis - 3 min read
Given the reach of the proportionate liability regime, it is imperative that practitioners are able to identify when the regime applies, and to whom. By…
By Amy Munro - 2 min read
Responsible entities must ensure the actions they take are authorised by the constitution of the managed investment scheme. By STUART BRADY.
By Stuart Brady - 2 min read
The High Court’s recent decision in Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v Owners Corporation Strata Plan 61288 & Anor [2014] HCA 36 has curtailed the rights of apartment owners…
By Christopher Kerin and James Qian - 2 min read
The desire to provide access to justice has resulted in what many have described as a “plaintiff-friendly” Federal Court class action regime in Australia. By…
By Ross McInness and Alexandra Kennedy-Breit - 3 min read
The decision in Kavia Holdings Pty. Limited v Suntrack Holdings Pty. Ltd [2011] NSWSC 716 states that email may constitute valid service of the exercise of the…
By Anthony Herro - 2 min read
No shareholder class action in Australia has resulted in a final judgment, as a result of which there is uncertainty about what needs to be…
By Ross Foreman - 2 min read
A recent study, Community Attitudes to Corruption and to the ICAC; Report of the 2013 Survey, looked at perceptions of ICAC. By MONICA KELLY.
By Monica Kelly - 1 min read
When there is uncertainty as to how super death benefits should be paid, dispute resolution or litigation generally follows. By CAROLINE HARLEY.
By Caroline Harley - 2 min read