Regulation

Australia’s public M&A producing positive thinking

Australia’s public mergers and acquisitions landscape saw a ‘distinct increase in activity’ in 2018, despite...

26 April 2019

By Grace Ormsby

National redress scheme failing victims: report

A joint select committee review into the national institutional child abuse redress scheme has found the initiative is...

24 April 2019

By Grace Ormsby

APRA launches new enforcement approach

APRA has released details on its future role and approach to enforcement, with the prudential watchdog aiming to be...

23 April 2019

By Sarah Simpkins

NSW lawyer suspended, has assets frozen pending investigation over ‘expensive new house’

A partner based in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has been suspended from legal practice, and has had his assets frozen,...

23 April 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

NT government commits to youth justice betterment

The Northern Territory government has released a statement noting its commitment to implementation of youth justice...

23 April 2019

By Grace Ormsby

Podcast: Where we’re at with industrial relations

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Colin Biggers & Paisley partner, Paul...

18 April 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Young lawyers must advise on combating sexual harassment in law

Junior practitioners are at the coalface, thereby making them more in touch with the ins and outs of the professional...

18 April 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Easter putting an onus on employers

As Easter approaches, it’s important to give consideration to those who may not celebrate the religious event in the...

17 April 2019

By Grace Ormsby

Corporate crime inquiry reference terms released

The terms of reference for the corporate crime inquiry being held by the Australian Law Reform Commission have been...

16 April 2019

By Grace Ormsby

Western Sydney solicitor reprimanded for professional misconduct

The principal of Liverpool-based firm NSW Compensation Lawyers has been reprimanded and ordered to pay costs after...

16 April 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy