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What’s New in the 2020 Banking Code of Practice
Following the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry issued on 1 February 2019, the Australian Banking Association revised the 1 July 2019 version of its Banking Code of Practice.
Read more7 Cases that Shocked the Nation in 2019
The legal year 2019 saw lawyers in the spotlight for many of reasons – good and not-so-good. The shockers here are just a taste of the many sure to rear their heads throughout the year 2020, argues Ross Davis from Practical Law.
Read moreMeet the Whistleblower Policy Deadline with Practical Law’s Quick Guide
Whistleblowing systems form part of a company’s corporate governance and risk management profile, so compliance with the new laws is a top priority and an area of key concern.
Read moreAUSTRAC Goes After Westpac with Allegations of Anti-Money Laundering Misconduct
Westpac failed to report over 19.5 million International Funds Transfer Instructions to AUSTRAC over nearly five years for transfers to and from Australia.
Read moreTargeting Whistleblowers: How the Pursuit of Individuals Will Affect the New Regulatory Regime
Controversial legal cases in Australia against whistleblowers and the associated raids on media outlets have had a detrimental effect on the country’s whistleblowing regime, according to two-thirds of participants in…
Read moreDigital Adoption and the Shake-Up of Legal Practice
As any lawyer knows, utilising technology has become essential in the business of law. But where do you stack up on the rate of adoption in comparison to your peers?
Read moreShedding Some Light on the Dark Web for Legal Researchers
Internet Law Researcher, Don MacLeod delves in to the world of the “dark web” for lawyers who investigate.
Read moreDoes the Bell Toll for Pell? The Cardinal’s Appeals Against Conviction
John Carroll provides case law commentary on the Cardinal’s appeals against conviction, and the thread on which Pell’s hopes hang.
Read more2019 Australia: State of the Legal Market [Report]
Thomson Reuters is pleased to present the annual 2019 Australia: State of the Legal Market, providing an expert analysis of market trends shaping the profession.
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