The prediction market continues to grow, expanding beyond sports and finance to politics, pop culture, and even military actions. Trading platforms are striking valuable deals…
Different factors have contributed to the rapid growth in the market for litigation funding, which shows no sign of slowing down.
As it continues to crackdown on misleading practices from insurers, ASIC launches court proceedings against the insurance giant.
What trends and themes emerge from the first three greenwashing cases to be considered by the Federal Court?
There are no specific laws in Australia governing cryptocurrencies, but introducing a regulatory framework may not be enough, given many platforms in the cryptocurrency and…
One of Australia’s largest insurance companies is the latest target of Slater and Gordon’s class action lawyers, after the corporate regulator launched an action last…
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.
Civil penalty proceedings have begun in the Federal Court over alleged misleading statements about the sustainable nature and characteristics of investment options
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
In response to the Royal Commission, tougher laws and more resources signal a new era in ASIC enforcement. By LIAM CAVILL
The Royal Commission recommended whenever ASIC is considering a contravention it must start with the question ‘Why not litigate?’ MICHAEL LEGG and STEPHEN SPEIRS explore…
The first suite of proposals from the Australian Consumer Law Review will soon be enacted. By LAURA BIANCHI.
Care is needed in drafting freezing orders – and once they are made, effective procedures are needed to ensure that they are not breached. By…