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A class action has been filed against Commonwealth Bank, alleging the big four bank sold its customers junk credit card and personal loan insurance.

A Western Australian legal director has been found guilty of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct for an “obvious” conflict of interest.

Australian judges need clear guidance and a central information register to help them better utilise perpetrator intervention programs in cases of domestic and family violence.

Gilbert and Tobin has advised AB InBev on the closing of the $16 billion sale of Carlton & United Breweries to Asahi.

The claimants in a cladding class action have had another significant victory in the Federal Court, which will enable building owners to continue in its fight for compensation.

Lawyers and clients of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia can access fast-tracked appointments with mediators under new Victorian protocols.

Since the onset of COVID-19, Allen & Overy’s Australian and US securities law equity capital markets team has advised on raisings on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) totalling approximately $3.2 billion.

Some Australian corporations will be looking at expanding their operations outside of the domestic market post-pandemic, and will need to strengthen their in-house legal team to do so.

With restrictions easing across Australia, businesses face personal injury and other risks they will need to mitigate to avoid exposure to liability.

The Hayne royal commission was a “big game changer” for Australian businesses, having flow-on effects for the nature and function of legal departments.