When duty calls: lessons following the Star decision
Should a director act with care and diligence? Recent decision in ASIC v Bekier (Liability Judgment) examined the application of section 180 of the Corporations Act.
Predictions market shifted from niche to norm but regulators don’t like the odds
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…
Global litigation funding thriving but what lies ahead?
Different factors have contributed to the rapid growth in the market for litigation funding, which shows no sign of slowing down.
ASIC takes QBE to court for misleading customers
As it continues to crackdown on misleading practices from insurers, ASIC launches court proceedings against the insurance giant.
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?
‘We are all tech lawyers now’ – the future of cryptocurrency
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…
Slater and Gordon class action lawyers target major insurance company
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…
Escalated crackdown on greenwashing: Just the beginning?
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.
ASIC files historic court action against greenwashing
Civil penalty proceedings have begun in the Federal Court over alleged misleading statements about the sustainable nature and characteristics of investment options
Federal Court: May 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Tougher laws and more resources signal a new era in ASIC enforcement
In response to the Royal Commission, tougher laws and more resources signal a new era in ASIC enforcement. By LIAM CAVILL