ASIC v Bekier: red flags, risk and directors’ duties
A stark warning on ignored warning signs, silence and personal exposure for executives, lawyers and boards.
By Ben Sewell - 2 min read
Aboriginal cultural heritage reforms: a move towards genuine Aboriginal control?
A new government proposal for stand-alone cultural heritage legislation proposes to expand the definition of Aboriginal cultural heritage to include intangible aspects and confer upon…
By Ross Mackay - 7 min read
An unholy trinity? Religion, employees and the workplace
Religious issues can arise in various workplace settings, including the contract of employment and religious discrimination. By JOHN WILSON and KIERAN PENDER.
By John Wilson and Kieran Pender - 7 min read
The latest from the High Court: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Is your practice secure? Client confidentiality and data breach
A data breach response plan is essential to being prepared for an eligible data breach. By HELEN BROWN.
By Helen Brown - 2 min read
ASIC guidance on cryptocurrency token sales: a ban or sensible regulation?
ASIC has released guidance on Initial Coin Offerings/Token Sales. By MICHAEL BACINA and SINA KASSRA.
By Michael Bacina and Sina Kassra - 2 min read
‘Without prejudice’ privilege: does it prevent disclosure to third parties?
Does ‘without prejudice’ privilege prevent disclosure to third parties? By GRAEME TURNER.
By Graeme Turner - 2 min read
The changing nature of space: future challenges for space law
Space law has not kept pace with commercial and geo-political space developments and complexities. By STEVEN FREELAND.
By Steven Freeland - 1 min read
Has your negligence caused a loss?
To succeed in a claim for professional negligence the claimant must prove three basic elements. By TONY REYNOLDS and PAUL KOZUB.
By Tony Reynolds and Paul Kozub - 1 min read
The clock is ticking: could the UK leave the EU without an exit deal?
The House of Commons passed the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill to provide a functioning statute book on the day the UK leaves the EU. By…
By Anne McNaughton, Annmarie Elijah, James Cameron and Ben Wellings - 2 min read
The new insolvent trading defence: striking a better balance for creditors and directors
Federal Parliament passed a new defence for company directors for insolvent trading. By ROBERT BOADLE.
By Robert Boadle - 1 min read