Mental health is one of the fastest growing sources of injuries at work, creating a minefield for employers to navigate.
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Understanding the laws regulating surveillance devices and workplace surveillance in Australia
As many lawyers know firsthand, the legal framework surrounding the use of surveillance devices and workplace surveillance is particularly complex. Specific legislation applies to regulate the use of surveillance devices…
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An Update: Victorian Supreme Court Report on Litigious Costs
In response to the two-staged approach to the costs assessment mechanisms recommended by the Supreme Court of Victoria and the County Court of Victoria’s Report on Litigious Costs (the Report),…
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Joint Ventures Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know
Joint ventures allow parties to combine resources, expertise, and risks for a specific project or opportunity. They can be a great way to expand business operations or enter new markets…
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) toolkit: Australia and New Zealand
A toolkit setting out Practical Law’s key resources on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and regulation in Australia and New Zealand. Understanding ESG is crucial for lawyers, as clients…
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Key considerations for in-house lawyers in addressing climate change
A guide to the key issues for in-house lawyers to consider in addressing the business risks associated with climate change. The level of tolerance for failures to address climate change…
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7 Critical Reminders for Your Acquisition Due Diligence Checklist
Acquisition is a critical process in the world of business, and lawyers play a vital role in ensuring that the process goes smoothly. The acquisition of a company or business…
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What is ESG Anyway and Why Lawyers Should Care
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become increasingly important in the business world, affecting corporate decision-making and risk management. As a lawyer, understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance is crucial,…
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Victorian Supreme Court Review Rejects Litigious Scale of Costs
A report (the Report) into whether Victoria’s Supreme Court should continue to use the Scale of Costs (the Scale) in fixing party/party litigious costs has rejected the concept of retaining…
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How can a Company Sign Under Section 127 of the Corporations Act? Everything You Need to Know
As a legal professional, understanding the principles of contract law is crucial for your success in the business world. In fact, organisations lose an average of $4 million in revenue…
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