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Scope of Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime to be widened?
The impact of Australia's proposed anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulation is likely to cause an increase in the …
Systemic and Shameful: Expanded Criminal Sanctions on the Horizon for Australian firms Engaging in Wage Theft?
Senate committee report puts tougher measures against employers underpaying wages back on the agendaOn 30 March 2022, the Senate Economics References …
The arrival of the Omnibus
Fair Work Act changes for the COVID recovery Following a gestation of seven months, the Workplace Relations Reform: Fair Work Amendment (Supporting …
Brewster and beyond: an update on litigation funding
Following a 2019 High Court decision invalidating a particular statutory basis used by courts to make common fund orders, there has been significant …
The ACCC continues its push on personal information
The recommendations in the ACCC’s final report on loyalty schemes have implications for all businesses that collect and use personal informationThe …
ACCC’s game changing digital platforms final report: 5 things you need to know
The ACCC is at the forefront of the global debate on the implications and consequences of digital platforms for competition and consumers. In its final …
Can your insurer rely on an insolvency exclusion?
Insolvency exclusion in D&O policy did not apply to claim by DOCA Administrators for breach of directors’ general duties.Key takeaways In a recent …
Employment and Workplace Relations in Australia Guide 2018
The 2018 edition of our annual Guide to Employment and Workplace Relations in Australia has been published, providing a comprehensive and practical …
Can class action group members rely on individual defences?
On 1 June 2016, the Victorian Court of Appeal determined that a group member in a class action is not precluded by Anshun estoppel from raising separate …
‘Professional services’ exclusion clauses do not extend to the discharge of routine managerial functions
Summary The professional services exclusion is a common carve-out of the coverage provided by directors’ and officers’ (D&O) policies — such …
Archer v Sage: when is it a done deal?
Summary In August 2011 a deal for the sale of MYOB Cayman Holdings Limited for $1.35 billion fell over, resulting in Federal Court proceedings brought …
Australian M&A in FY15 – A tale of two halves
Summary The Herbert Smith Freehills 2015 Australian Public M&A Report will be released on 1 October. The Report examines the 55 public takeovers …
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