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Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Australia | 28 Mar 2022
The 30-year evolution of class actions in Australia
Even after 30 years in action, the future of class actions in Australia remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is the impact class actions have…
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Australia | 25 Nov 2020
Closing the class: Uncertainties and challenges for class action settlements
Earlier this year, two decisions of the New South Wales Court of Appeal have challenged the appropriateness of what had been a standard class action…
Clayton Utz | Australia | 17 Aug 2020
Copyright changes will make it easier for governments to provide online services
The changes to the Copyright Act will allow government entities to reproduce copyright material sent to government, provided the use is for…
PRO Compliance | Australia | 23 Apr 2020
Australia boosts ASIC’s seizure powers
Australian lawyers said that a recently enacted law that gives ASIC access to intercepted communications will profoundly impact how investigations are conducted.
Nyman Gibson Miralis | Australia | 9 Mar 2020
Corporate criminal liability in Australia: A radical transformation on the way?
Corporations cannot function without people. If a company is held responsible for a crime, the acts or omissions in question have been committed…
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Australia | 30 Jan 2020
Corporate Criminal Liability - some practical proposals from Australia
The Australian Law Reform Commission (the “ALRC”) has proposed a number of reforms to Australia’s federal corporate criminal liability regime. The…
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Australia | 28 Jan 2020
Could the move to introduce contingency fees in Victoria change the class actions landscape in Australia?
In a move hailed by some as a ‘game changer’, the Victorian State Government is considering taking steps to lift the ban on plaintiff lawyers charging…
Lander & Rogers | Australia | 9 Jan 2020
Family Law: What's On the Agenda for 2020?
Family Law is a constantly evolving area, and in recent times has been the subject of intense interest and attention from politicians and the media…
Jones Day | Australia | 21 Dec 2019
ALRC Proposes Significant Reforms for Australia's Corporate Criminal Liability Regime
The Australian Law Reform Commission ("ALRC") has released its much anticipated Discussion Paper on Australia's corporate criminal responsibility…
MinterEllison | Australia | 4 Dec 2019
ALRC suggests review of financial services regulation
The ALRC has released a suggested program of work for 2020-25 including a proposal to review financial services laws, consistent with FSRC…
