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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Targeting the scammers: Government responds to threats to stability of national economy
If you have ever been the target, let alone victim, of an online scam, you will appreciate that the cost is far greater than economic loss. Despite the perpetrators often…
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White-collar crime: Ghosh, when does Peters apply?
The term ‘white-collar crime’ was first coined in 1939 by American sociologist Edwin Sutherland who described it as “a violation of criminal law by the person of upper-socioeconomic class in…
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Inside Job: The Plutus Payroll tax fraud conspiracies
The conduct of those persons complicit in the Plutus Payroll Australia Pty Ltd (Plutus) tax fraud conspiracies – the investigation into which is known as Operation Elbrus – amounted to…
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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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Financial Services Licences Conditional on Cybersecurity Measures, decrees Federal Court
In an Australian first, the Federal Court has held that Financial Services Licensees must effectively manage cybersecurity risks to satisfy the Corporations Act.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Legal Professionals: The Essential Toolkit
Mental health and wellbeing is a growing concern within the legal profession, given the responsibilities of legal professionals.
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Controlling the Rise of Financial Crime During the Pandemic: What has Changed?
Fraud and cybercrime are on the rise as organised crime schemes are forced to diversify in the changing face of the pandemic.
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Inside AML: How Australia’s banks joined forces to break open a “cuckoo smurfing” syndicate
Australia’s world-leading Fintel Alliance has secured a major win in the fight against organised financial crime, after teaming up with state police for a “week of action” on cuckoo smurfing.
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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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