The Banking Royal Commission Final Report may have been released months ago, but its impact, even on industries outside the financial services space, continues. In an increased regulatory environment, corporations…
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Legal and Practical Implications of “#MeToo” [Toolkit]
The #MeToo movement has led to a rise in public awareness around sexual harassment in the workplace, increasing the pressure on organisations to ensure their legal teams and all staff…
Read moree-Conveyancing – Coming, Ready or Not [Webinar]
Are you ready? The mandatory use of PEXA for the majority of mortgage and conveyancing transactions is fast approaching for New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia and its impact…
Read more6 Steps to Help You Embrace (and Stop Worrying) About the GDPR
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) presents an unprecedented challenge for organisations around the world – and puts general counsels in the hot seat. The scope of these…
Read moreLocal Business, Global Strength: Using Regulatory Compliance to Your Advantage [Whitepaper]
As general counsel, regulatory compliance is a key area of concern. As corporations become more interconnected, both locally and globally, it’s more difficult – and more important than ever –…
Read moreThe Perfect Defamation Pitch: Wilson v Bauer Media Pty Ltd
What happens when your “jealous” and “disgruntled” former classmate contacts Woman’s Day? You get the largest defamation payout in Australian legal history and global attention focused on the Australian legal…
Read moreStriking the Balance Between Individual Endorsement and Team Sponsorship
For sporting giants like the Yankees, Manchester United F.C. and F.C. Barcelona (all of which frequently feature in the Forbes top 10 most valuable sports teams in the world), and…
Read moreThe Challenges of Executing Deeds in the Digital Age [Infographic]
Thomson Reuters recently presented a webinar on the valid execution of deeds and documents: E-Signed – and Sealed? Executing Deeds in the Digital Age. Tim Perry, Head of Corporate and…
Read moreElectronic Signatures: Practice Points [Checklist]
Lawyers frequently find themselves having to arrange for clients and other parties to sign documents electronically. This is usually because the signatory is at a remote location; the signatory wants…
Read moreExecuting Documents (Including Deeds) Under Electronic Documentation Platforms: Part A [Sample Article]
In Australia and internationally, commercial parties are starting to execute documents electronically using cloud-based platforms, both in volume retail transactions and in bespoke wholesale transactions. The market is increasingly interested,…
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