The evolving technologies powering cryptocurrencies are advancing at a pace that our existing laws cannot handle.
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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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2021 AGM Season: 13 Steps to Assist Boards and Advisers
In anticipation of the 2021 annual general meeting (AGM) season, this article sets out some key steps that a company can take to prepare for its AGM.
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How do Lawyers Stay Across Defamation Law in Australia?
As many lawyers know firsthand, it’s been a struggle to keep up with the breakneck pace of legal changes over the past year. Here’s how the experts do it.
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A Timely Reminder for Lawyers on Costs Assessments
Increasingly disputes are revolving around the time limits applying to the bringing of costs assessments and who must pay the costs of these assessments.
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Harnessing Legal Guidance and Research Tech to Work Smarter
You can’t turn into a practice area expert overnight. However, you can get there sooner by working smarter, not harder. Gain insights on effective knowledge gathering via this practical whitepaper.
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Labor Introduces Bill to Improve Transparency on Ransomware Payments
If passed, the Bill would establish a mandatory reporting requirement for certain types of entities that make a ransomware payment.
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Landlords, are You Ready to Deal with a Corporate Tenant Entering External Administration?
Now that the state and territory tenancy relief measures have ended, many commercial landlords may start to see an increase in defaults on leases.
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Now is Not the Time to be Casual About Casuals
The Morrison government has mustered up just enough support in Parliament to push through amendments to the operation of casual employment.
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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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