Regulation

KPMG Forensic moves to better support GCs

A new “one-stop shop” has been launched by KPMG Forensic with 18 offerings including regulatory investigations and...

21 July 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘I chose not to be another statistic’

Having grown up in the projects of Las Vegas, become a US state senator and now practising law in Melbourne, Donald...

21 July 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

New ruling could impact future initiative for pro bono

A new ruling by the Federal Court has caused some confusion for pro bono lawyers and could cause some to think twice...

21 July 2020

By Tony Zhang

Insurance companies could ‘collapse’ with continued COVID uncertainty

Insurance lawyers should brace for a significant number of Australian insurance businesses to “likely fail” as the...

16 July 2020

By Tony Zhang

‘Toxic’ legal workplaces must be tackled collectively

Addressing the “huge structural” issues that still plague legal workplaces can only be achieved collaboratively by...

15 July 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Continuous disclosure challenges post-pandemic

As the Australian marketplace turns its attention to life after coronavirus, legal departments will have to be...

07 July 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

ACCC refuses to back down on Pacific National merger, launches High Court bid

The competition watchdog has sought special leave to take its fight with Pacific National’s acquisition of the Acacia...

30 June 2020

By Tony Zhang

Magistrate arrested and charged with multiple offences

The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption in South Australia has arrested and charged a magistrate over alleged...

29 June 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Australia must support UN action on systemic racism, say advocates

As a member of the Human Rights Council, Australia can and should act in a principled way to support, not hinder,...

23 June 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

New UK-Aus free trade agreement could create ‘tremendous opportunities’ for lawyers

With the Australian-UK free trade moving into the next step, the new deal could have significant positive impacts on...

22 June 2020

By Tony Zhang