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Active Super fined $10.5m for greenwashing
The Federal Court has penalised Australian superannuation fund Active Super $10.5 million for misleading conduct about...
18 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Environmental lawyers lodge greenwashing complaint against Qantas
The Environmental Defenders Office has asked the ACCC to investigate the national carrier for alleged greenwashing over...
17 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyers, cash cows, and ESG
The ESG sector is increasingly becoming a hotbed of opportunity for consultants, advisory and technology, driven by the...
15 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
The rise of ‘sophisticated’, ‘dedicated’ and ‘formalised’ pro bono practices
As the amount of pro bono work within the profession increases amid rising inflation and growing ESG concerns, more...
17 July 2024
By Lauren Croft
Make digital ESG reporting mandatory, say PwC and Deloitte partners
Climate-related financial disclosures are driving the majority of ESG practitioners to speed up their digital...
28 May 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clients ‘craving solutions’ in fast-growing area of ESG
In a recent conversation with Lawyers Weekly, Hamilton Locke’s head of ESG, Michael Tooma, reflected on the rapidly...
02 April 2024
By Lauren Croft
Courts unlikely to ‘rubber-stamp’ greenwashing allegations from regulators
With three companies currently facing civil penalty actions brought by ASIC for alleged greenwashing, recent judicial...
21 March 2024
By Lauren Croft
The importance of ‘open and honest relationships’ in-house
In 2024, communication skills and having a deep understanding of their organisation will remain vital for in-house...
06 February 2024
By Lauren Croft
Climate reporting reforms legislation released
The government has released draft legislation for its climate-related financial disclosure reforms, which includes...
16 January 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Legal teams have ‘essential role’ in achieving ESG targets
The general counsel of a multinational consumer packaged goods company has provided pivotal insight into the role legal...
02 January 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Navigating ESG: How law departments can evolve to meet the challenges
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have become a focal point for businesses, with legal teams...
21 November 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Hamilton Locke takes team of 11 from Clyde & Co
National law firm Hamilton Locke had appointed two partners from global rival Clyde & Co (including its former...
07 November 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lander & Rogers commits to net zero by 2030
National law firm Lander & Rogers has signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative in order to achieve net...
03 October 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Without the right policies, we risk missing out on this generational opportunity’
Australia’s critical minerals industry requires more than just ambition and reliance on Australia’s historical...
08 August 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
MinterEllison appoints new ESG partner
National law firm MinterEllison has hired an experienced energy and ESG executive as its newest partner, as the firm...
08 August 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
ASIC launches Federal Court proceedings against Vanguard following alleged greenwashing
ASIC has continued its crackdown on greenwashing, launching another case against an investment fund following alleged...
25 July 2023
By Lauren Croft
Reputational risk, including on the Voice, essential in ESG considerations
When it comes to determining company stances on hot-button issues, law departments have to ensure that the broader...
13 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Hicksons’ managing partner on the firm’s biggest challenges
Legal tech, ESG and the war for talent are a few key trends this managing partner is keeping abreast of this...
12 June 2023
By Lauren Croft
Is AI driving ESG?
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations continue to grow, amid new renewable energy and climate...
31 May 2023
By Lauren Croft
5 trends for law departments to be across right now
From greenwashing to generative AI, there are five key trends that in-house legal professionals must ensure they are on...
11 April 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
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