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Big Law 28 March 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonASIC secures partial win in first greenwashing civil case

While ASIC secured its first greenwashing penalty against investment company Vanguard, a court found some of its...

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Big Law 27 March 2024 ByLauren CroftBeing ‘proactive’ amid new financial services regulations

In the realm of financial services and funds law in Australia, 2024 has already been marked by a number of key...

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Big Law 21 March 2024 ByLauren CroftWith three companies currently facing civil penalty actions brought by...

With three companies currently facing civil penalty actions brought by ASIC for alleged greenwashing, recent judicial...

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Corporate Counsel 12 March 2024 ByNaomi Neilson‘No surprises’ in consumer watchdog’s 2024 priorities

The ACCC announced cost-of-living pressures and allegations of supermarket price gouging will be prioritised in 2024, a...

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Big Law 04 October 2023 ByLauren CroftLegal implications of greenwashing and the rise of sustainability

As ESG issues gain more traction in the legal market and the climate crisis intensifies, greenwashing is becoming more...

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The Bar 14 August 2023 ByLauren CroftASIC commences proceedings against Active Super for alleged...

Active Super has been hit with civil penalty proceedings from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...

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Big Law 10 August 2023 ByLauren CroftEnergyAustralia to face legal action for alleged greenwashing

In an Australian first, a legal claim has been filed against electricity giant EnergyAustralia for alleged greenwashing...

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Big Law 29 July 2023 ByLawyers WeeklyGreenwashing, ‘exorbitant’ class action fees and ‘lazy girl...

As July comes to a close, workplace trends for lawyers and costs in litigation have been making headlines. Here is your...

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Corporate Counsel 25 July 2023 ByLauren CroftASIC launches Federal Court proceedings against Vanguard following...

ASIC has continued its crackdown on greenwashing, launching another case against an investment fund following alleged...

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Corporate Counsel 02 May 2023 ByLaura DewASIC targeting 2nd super fund over alleged greenwashing

Future Super has received an infringement notice from ASIC over alleged greenwashing, following the launching of the...

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