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Temporary amendments to the Corporations Act could be a catalyst for lasting legislative change that will make it harder to launch shareholder class actions.

The unprecedented injections of public cash for corporations during COVID-19 may undermine the ability of investors to hold companies financially accountable, writes Alberto Thomas.

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.

The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) has hired an executive director to help set strategy and direction, particularly in the wake of coronavirus.

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.

A class action brought by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan on behalf of IOOF shareholders has been resolved.

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 demands.

Venture capital fund Blackbird Ventures has been advised on a Series A investment in Australian start-up Eucalyptus by LegalVision.

In a letter to Environment Minister Sussan Ley, 180 professionals have criticised laws that they argue have failed to properly protect the environment and prevent future disasters.

Given the range of pandemic-inspired issues with FV and DV, the Senate must ensure it has not missed an opportunity to better protect vulnerable persons.