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Risk of privacy class actions heightened in wake of COVID-19
Australian law firms and businesses currently have a “grace period” for data mishaps, but anything less than proactive cyber security and privacy measures will not be ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 May 2020
Legal employers should review arrangements with casual workers
Following last week’s Federal Court decision, employers in the legal profession should take a look at their casual employment relationships and err towards permanency, ...
SME LAW • Tue, 26 May 2020
Amended continuous disclosure provisions may drive permanent change
Temporary amendments to the Corporations Act could be a catalyst for lasting legislative change that will make it harder to launch shareholder class actions.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 May 2020
The impact of government bailouts on shareholder litigation claims
The unprecedented injections of public cash for corporations during COVID-19 may undermine the ability of investors to hold companies financially accountable, writes ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 May 2020
Autonomy and trust key for the ‘new normal’
As legal departments figure out how to transition their teams in a post-pandemic world, leaders must ensure that staff can exercise some control and feel engaged.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 May 2020
CLOC appoints new executive director
The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) has hired an executive director to help set strategy and direction, particularly in the wake of coronavirus.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 May 2020
Tech to bolster BigLaw wellness in post-pandemic marketplace
COVID-19 has presented the greatest ever challenge to workplace wellness. In a looming “new normal”, BigLaw will be adapting its approach to effectively managing staff.
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 May 2020
Class action against IOOF discontinued
A class action brought by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan on behalf of IOOF shareholders has been resolved.
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 May 2020
Faster creation of client docs a necessity in challenging times
In the wake of COVID-19, clients are becoming more cost-sensitive and concerned with turnaround times. One start-up is aiming to revolutionise how lawyers manage such ...
SME LAW • Mon, 25 May 2020