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‘It shouldn’t be a partisan issue’: Albanese calls on government to regulate gig economy
Employment 2021-02-25 3:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese and the Transport Workers Union have urged the government to regulate the gig economy following the deaths of five food delivery workers and a landmark ruling from the UK’s highest court that found Uber drivers are not independent contractors.

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Herbert Smith Freehills advice to Horizon Oil protected by privilege, judge rules
Defamation 2021-02-24 4:58 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Horizon Oil has won its bid to shield Herbert Smith Freehills documents advising the company did not breach foreign bribery laws from being revealed in a defamation lawsuit brought against Fairfax Media by a Papua New Guinea government Minister.

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Former Leighton exec faces new foreign bribery charge
Energy & Natural Resources 2021-02-23 3:43 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former director of a Leighton Holdings subsidiary has been hit with a third foreign bribery charge after a six-year AFP investigation found bribes were paid to Tanzanian public officials to secure a mooring replacement contract worth $US66.48 million. 

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 Ex-CFO pleads guilty to market manipulation
White Collar 2021-02-22 5:33 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The former chief financial officer of delisted Traditional Therapy Clinics has appeared in court after pleading guilty to market manipulation charges relating to transactions intended to create an artificial share price for the traditional therapy clinic company.

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‘If it seems creepy, it probably is’: Ex-High Court judge speaks out against sexual harassment
Business of Law 2021-02-19 4:22 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Former High Court Justice Kenneth Hayne has called out the “continuing and pervasive” issue of sexual harassment in the legal profession, urging senior lawyers to stop abusing their power. 

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ACCC raises competition concerns over $US80B Aon-Willis merger
Corporate 2021-02-18 4:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised preliminary competition concerns about the proposed merger of insurance giants Aon and Willis Towers Watson to create the world’s largest insurance provider, following investigations in the US, Europe, Canada and New Zealand.

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Liquidator suspended for three years for forging docs to deceive ASIC
Restructuring & Insolvency 2021-02-17 6:49 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Adelaide liquidator Peter Macks has been hit with a three-year ban after a judge found he forged documents to hinder an investigation by the corporate regulator. 

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‘Flawed’ bill to abolish stand-alone Family Court set to pass in Senate
Article 2021-02-16 7:01 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A bill to merge the Family Court with the Federal Circuit Court is expected to pass after independent senator Rex Patrick gave his backing on Tuesday, even as opposition to the controversial legislation mounts.

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Hyundai faces class action investigation over recalled cars
Class Actions 2021-02-15 7:08 pm By Cindy Cameronne

South Korean car maker Hyundai is facing a possible class action after it recalled over 90,000 cars earlier this month over safety concerns. 

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