New research shows that businesses across Australia have room for improvement when it comes to adequate preparation to manage reputational risk.
The federal government’s proposed changes to the digital platforms landscape are a “clear step towards implementing regulatory change, but may signal a move away from a holistic overhaul” of technology regulation, according to one global firm.
The damages awarded to a dismissed salaried partner of HWL Ebsworth have been reduced from almost half a million dollars following an appeal by the firm against the judgment of the Supreme Court of NSW.
Former chief commissioner of Victoria Police, and the most senior member associated with the ongoing Lawyer X scandal, told the royal commission he had no responsibility over the management of the barrister despite expressing concerns early on.
Juggling a newborn and a women’s health class action was always going to be tough for Rebecca Jancauskas. Support from the court – as well as from her firm, family and litigators on the other side – made it much more achievable, she says.
There has been a decline of over one-quarter in the value of cross-boarder deals in 2019, with investors looking closer at domestic markets, says one global firm.
IPO withdrawals has had its “worst-performing year” for ASX, which has dented market confidence but there are predictions for a stronger 2020.
The UNSW Law Faculty and compliance, professional development and training platform GO1.com have launched a collaborative partnership to bolster UNSW Edge.
A NewLaw firm has been launched in the Australian market, with goals to “democratise” and “disrupt” the scope of BigLaw firm competitors.
News that retailer Harris Scarfe has entered receivership caps off a “nightmare year” for private sector employees, with companies plagued by underpayments scandals and job losses, says one employment lawyer.
