The existence of two separate modern slavery regimes in Australia will have repercussions for the companies and commercial organisations required to report on their business practices, a BigLaw firm has advised.
Failings of organisational culture and governance arrangements, alongside remuneration systems, lie at the heart of much of the misconduct examined in the banking royal commission, according to the final report.
Maurice Blackburn has lodged an appeal to overturn a decision which saw competitor firm Phi Finney McDonald gain carriage of a high-profile shareholder class action against BHP Billiton Ltd.
The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has been a “wake-up call the industry needs”, and appointing chief ethics officers will be vital to restoring credibility, according to Governance Institute of Australia.
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2019 30 Under 30.
MinterEllison has nabbed a former environmental engineer for its environment and planning practice, onboarding Joshua Dellios to the firm’s partnership.
The NSW state government has been urged to quickly release the findings of an inquiry into the safety of patients treated by Dr Emil Gayed at some of the state’s public hospitals.
Mills Oakley has boosted its tax offering with the announcement that it has snatched up a new partner from Hall & Wilcox.
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Brookfield Business Partners on its proposal to acquire the second largest private hospital operator in Australia, Healthscope Limited, while Ashurst has advised NorthWest Healthcare for its part in the proposed takeover.
The final report from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has been released, with a big focus on greater consumer protections, increased penalties for law breakers, expanded enforcement powers for regulators and the simplification of the law “so its intent is met”.
