After a period of ascendancy, the momentum behind ESG initiatives among companies and governments has recently come under strain.
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Climate risk, net zero and corporate governance legal practice note
Directors of Australian companies are now increasingly required to consider the risks posed by climate change as part of their corporate governance
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How corporates are tackling climate change, one contract clause at a time
As the dust settles on the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, how can lawyers help in the push towards achieving net zero?
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Tax Evasion is Illegal, but not an Offence. Does AUSTRAC Understand its Own Risks?
Unlike some countries (such as the US), Australia’s legislative references to tax “evasion” do not refer to a criminal offence or even a category of criminal offences.
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Labor Introduces Bill to Improve Transparency on Ransomware Payments
If passed, the Bill would establish a mandatory reporting requirement for certain types of entities that make a ransomware payment.
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How Powerful are ASIC and AFCA? Federal Court Sheds Light
Each time a challenger takes ASIC or AFCA to court, it is always telling to see how it plays out. Essentially, we get to learn more about the reach of their powers.
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Global Supply Chain Trends: From Robotics to Artificial Intelligence
“It’s a very dynamic world that we live in and is constantly changing. We’ve got to keep our supply chains safe, secure and resilient,” said Clay Perry, President at 143 Advisory Services LLC.
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Webinar: Cyber Risks and Data Threats for Virtual Workforces
The unprecedented move for entire workforces to work remotely has introduced unique risks to cyber and data protection. These were addressed in a recent Thomson Reuters webinar.
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Anti-Money Laundering Court Case Hones in on Individual Actors
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is one of three Anti-Money Laundering regulators in New Zealand. Last month, the DIA’s 5th major High Court case moved towards a conclusion, and it confirms an increasing trend to keep individuals on the hook for compliance failings.
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