News of Barangaroo Crown Casino’s alleged non-compliance with AML/CTF laws late last year raises the perennial question of how to best regulate the gambling industry.
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The Fastest Way to Check Your Legal Research
Despite pouring hours of work into organising citations and rechecking every point of law, even the most competent lawyer can still feel somewhat underprepared.
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Advancing LGBTQ Equality in Asia: Legal Community Advocacy
As co-chair of Hong Kong LGBT+ Attorneys Network, Marc Rubinstein, General Counsel at Asia Pacific Land, has helped to make the network an organising force for advancing LGBTQ equality.
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9 Cases that Captivated the Legal Profession in 2020
This year we’ve seen plenty of significant legal developments, shocking headlines in the media and landmark decisions.
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Preparing for the End of Emergency Leasing Legislation
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly affected Australia’s leasing market. This has prompted state and territory governments to introduce temporary legislation for commercial and retail tenancies in…
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How Powerful are ASIC and AFCA? Federal Court Sheds Light
Each time a challenger takes ASIC or AFCA to court, it is always telling to see how it plays out. Essentially, we get to learn more about the reach of their powers.
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New Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region
Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact.
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Christmas Party Legal Risks at a Glance
With Christmas around the corner it is time to reflect on the impact restrictions will have in an environment that is the antithesis of social distancing…the office Christmas party.
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Ownership Versus Control: When Anti-Money Laundering Programs Miss the Point
AML/CTF programs should be developed to ensure they consider the criminal activities of individuals who control the money, not just own it.
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Ipso Facto Clauses Toolkit for Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyers
Practical Law has launched a brand new module on Insolvency and Restructuring. Download your ipso facto clauses toolkit for a preview.
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