Thomson Reuters’ Tech, AI and the Law 2024 report explores the augmented future of legal innovation. The survey of 869 legal professionals underscores key trends transforming work practices within the…
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Australian Legal Market Makes a “Remarkable Comeback”: Report
Australian law firms offset the softened demand experienced in the first half of the financial year with a remarkable comeback in the second.
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Mental Health: How Safe is Your Workplace?
Mental health is one of the fastest growing sources of injuries at work, creating a minefield for employers to navigate.
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Fool’s Gold: GST and Precious Metals Fraud
It has been two years since ACN 154 520 199 Pty Ltd (in liq) v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (2020) 282 FCR 455; [2020] FCAFC 190 (EBS & Associates) and…
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Australian Legal Market Midyear Update (FY 2023)
Within a difficult first half, law firms show potential for a recovery.
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China’s Enforcement Action Against Insider Trading Examined
A new study explores China’s legal regime against insider trading, including the increasing use of enforcement action.
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Swerving this Way and that: Defining Employees in an Agile Gig Economy
Legal Insight speaks to Mark Rinaldi, Barrister and General Editor of Fair Work Legislation and National Workplace Relations to understand the concerns surrounding gig work.
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Youth Justice Act Reforms: Tough on Crime or a War on Kids?
Legal Insight talks to James Benjamin, Barrister and newest author for Summary Offences Queensland about the commencement of the reforms.
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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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Planning Law: Australia’s Ticket to a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery?
Legal Insight talks to Jacinta Studdert, Valencia Govender and Peter Lochore, contributing authors to Planning Law in Australia, about the changes to planning approvals processes.
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