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Class Actions Fireside podcast series
Our series charting group actions in Australia brings you the latest developments in accessible video and podcast formJoin our leading class action …
Latest developments - Creating a National Anti-Corruption Commission: What does it mean for business?
On 28 September 2022, the Australian Labor Party introduced the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 to federal parliament, fulfilling one of …
Fan tokens and cryptoassets: new and fun but not a consumer law free zone in Australia
Businesses marketing cryptoassets to retail buyers should consider exposure to consumer protection laws and advertising regulationTakeaways As …
Australian court sets a high bar for challenges to arbitrators
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has recently confirmed that, in Australia, the relevant test for challenges to the independence or impartiality of …
Ensure Smooth Sailing: Seeking a Subpoena in support of Arbitration
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia sheds light on how to effectively seek a subpoena from a court in support of arbitration …
AUSTRALIAN REGULATOR WINS CASE AGAINST FINANCIAL SERVICES LICENSEE FOR INADEQUATE MANAGEMENT OF CYBER RISKS
For the first time in Australia, the Federal Court has found that a failure to adequately manage cybersecurity risks constitutes a breach of general …
The ALRC’s proposed “system of conduct offence” – How repeat civil contraventions may have criminal bite
In this briefing we provide a breakdown of what a new “system of conduct” offence could involve and our initial views on implications for corporations in …
Opal Tower builder secures liability cover for defects occurring outside policy period
Key take-aways Despite the occurrence giving rise to the claim being outside the policy period, the Court was prepared to rectify the error to extend …
Predicted trends in Australian class actions – Beyond the pandemic
Covid-19 inevitably raises the prospect of claims but what else is on the class action horizon? As the economic impact of Covid-19 continues to develop, …
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 …
Herbert Smith Freehills welcomes new restructuring and insolvency special counsel
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to welcome special counsel, Natasha McHattan, to its market-leading Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency (RTI) …
Federal Court of Australia again recognises and enforces ICSID awards
The Federal Court of Australia has recognised and enforced two awards issued in investor-state arbitrations conducted under the rules of the …
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