There have been several advocates, particularly post-pandemic, for a cashless Australian society (if not world). Motivations for a cashless society are not limited to the control of financial crime of…
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Review of “recklessness” in Victorian criminal law
On 25 October 2022 the Victorian Attorney-General requested that the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) review the meaning of the term “recklessness” in the Victorian Crimes Act 1958. Recklessness is…
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DLA Piper’s Managing Partner on Diversity, ESG and Global Big Law
One of Australia’s esteemed legal leaders and DLA Piper’s Managing Partner Amber Matthews, speaks with Thomson Reuters about diversity and inclusion, ESG and Global Big Law.
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Legal Leaders Advocate for more Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Advancing Women n Law Forum weigh in on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and tackle the important challenges faced by the legal profession.
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Data Breaches: New Bill to Penalise Corporates up to $50 Million
In the wake of the recent data breaches in Australia, the Federal government has introduced a bill amending the Privacy Act 1988, the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 and the…
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Corporate Trustees and Insolvency Law: Q&A with the Hon R I Barrett AO
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Federal Government is undertaking a comprehensive inquiry into Australia’s corporate insolvency laws. One aspect of the inquiry is the treatment…
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In-house Legal Teams Face Intense Pressure Heading into 2023
The transition to a post-pandemic world has introduced a new set of challenges for Australian legal teams – rising inflation, global geopolitical challenges, remote work and widespread talent have created…
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Unfair Contract Terms Protections: Reform at Last?
The Government has introduced reforms to establish civil penalty provisions prohibiting the use of, and reliance on, unfair terms in standard form contracts.
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Crypto Assets: The Regulatory Noose Tightens
The media release noted that Treasury would prioritise “token mapping” work in 2022, which would help identify how crypto assets and related services should be regulated and suggested this would be revolutionary.
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2022 AGM Season: Guidance for Boards and Legal Advisers
Most listed companies will have begun to think about their 2022 annual general meeting (AGM). This article sets out some key steps to prepare.
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