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
An Australian first: Custodial sentences for cartel conduct
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 - 2 min read
Why everyone needs a legal operations function
With workloads increasing and budgets reduced, the role of a lawyer has never been more challenging. Lawyers and law departments urgently need to transform.
By Jon Kenton and Michelle Mancy - 3 min read
Application of s 912A(1) Corporations Act and cybersecurity obligations after ASIC v RI Advice
The Federal Court considers whether failure to manage cybersecurity risk and resilience breaches obligations under s 912A of the Corporations Act.
By Diana Biscoe and Tim Baynham - 2 min read
A cautionary tale for IP settlement agreements
Parties in IP disputes should carefully scrutinise any proposed settlement agreement to overcome any cartel or competition concerns under the Competition and Consumer Act. …
By Cynthia Cochrane SC and Catherine Bembrick - 2 min read
The pursuit of criminal and civil penalties for ‘hard core’ cartel conduct
Analysis of the CPP’s discontinuance of its prosecution of ANZ Banking, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank AG for alleged cartel conduct.
By Lucy Lester - 1 min read
Avoiding a regulatory w-hack in the face of a cyber hack – what AFSL holders need to know
Australian Financial Services Licence holders face significant pecuniary penalties if found to be in breach of cybersecurity risk management obligations under s 912A Corporations Act.
By Talitha Fishburn - 3 min read
An offer you can’t refuse: big changes coming to the Unfair Contract Terms regime
A guide to the bill currently before Federal Parliament and the wide-ranging reforms to Australia’s Unfair Contract Terms regime.
By Ayman Guirguis, Thomas Shaw, Jessica Mandla, Mei Gong and James Gray - 2 min read
Mardi Gras 2022: Cause to celebrate LGBTIQ+ milestones
For Mardi Gras 2022, we take a look at some of the LGBTIQ+ milestones as a reminder of what has been achieved to date.
By James Skelton, Jennifer Dawes and Georgia Burke - 1 min read
Tranche II is coming: Legal professionals as gatekeepers
The involvement of legal professionals in money laundering and terrorism financing is a significant and increasing problem.
By Dr Doron Goldbarsht - 10 min read
The limited retainer – carving out property taxes
The importance of limiting retainers for property conveyances.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read