Affirmative consent laws passed in NSW
In a massive step for victims of sexual assault, common sense reforms have officially passed NSW Parliament this week.
POLITICS • Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Another class action launched against a2 Milk
A2 Milk has been hit with another class action this year and has been accused of deceiving shareholders after failing to accurately predict its sales performance.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Smaller firms are ‘increasingly common targets’ for scams
As law firms embrace new tech post-pandemic, firms need to be protecting themselves against scams more than ever moving forward, said one forensic services partner.
NEWLAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021
Metals exploration giant acquires NSW gold mine
Kingston Resources has acquired another gold mine for up to $22.7 million in cash – and was advised on all aspects of the deal by international law firm Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021
Victorian government urged to take action on forced adoptions
The Victorian government has been urged to adopt all recommendations made in a parliamentary inquiry into historical forced adoptions in an address to the Legislative ...
POLITICS • Tue, 23 Nov 2021
Allegro Funds establishes $600m fund
G+T has advised an Australian private equity firm on the establishment and closing of a new fund that received approximately $600 million of capital commitments from a ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021
ESG a ‘pressure point’ for GCs moving forward
GCs will need to better navigate the growing complexity of environmental, social and governance considerations in the near future, said one BigLaw firm.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Nov 2021
Why law departments should have a more scalable service delivery
It has become more important than ever for law departments and firms to have scaling front of mind as we enter a post-pandemic market, said this former corporate lawyer
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Nov 2021
COVID-19 has ‘fundamentally changed’ Australia’s workplace landscape
Whilst the employment market was hit hard by COVID-19 at first, it has bounced back stronger and more resilient than ever, this debate revealed.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Nov 2021
