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Pro bono limitations could deter lawyers from going in-house, ACC warns
Business of Law 2023-05-15 3:15 pm By Gareth Baker

Rules limiting the amount of pro bono work in-house lawyers can perform should be updated, Australia leading body representing corporate counsel has advised, citing concerns […]

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‘Not fit for purpose’: Court’s remarks on serious harm test show flaws in defamation law
Analysis 2023-05-12 4:14 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A recent decision by the Federal Court that questioned whether the introduction of a serious harm test in defamation law could infringe the Judiciary Act […]

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Data privacy enforcement gets $45.2M boost in Albanese budget
Policy and Regulation 2023-05-09 11:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

Enforcement of Australia’s privacy laws, including funding for the privacy commissioner to litigate companies for major privacy and data breaches, received a $45.2 million investment […]

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‘Well behind where they ought to be’: Recent data breaches a wake up call for law firms
Analysis 2023-05-08 11:46 pm By Sam Matthews

With legal practices shaping up as a ripe target for cyberattacks, experts say many firms have a long way to go in implementing best practice […]

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Senior barristers back Voice to Parliament as ‘powerful statement of unity’
Policy and Regulation 2023-04-26 11:27 pm By Christine Caulfield

Leading barristers have come out in support of the proposal to amend the Constitution to enshrine a Voice to Parliament to represent First Australians. Six […]

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Anti-money laundering regime a ‘blunt instrument’ to apply to lawyers
Analysis 2023-04-24 2:42 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Reforms that would make lawyers subject to the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regime have received mixed reviews from legal professionals, with one expert […]

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Lawyers would be subject to anti-money laundering laws under ‘overdue’ reforms
White Collar 2023-04-20 10:21 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Reforms to simplify and modernise Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime will see lawyers and accountants subject to the regulations for the first time. […]

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Class action settlements approach $8 billion mark
Analysis 2023-04-18 10:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Businesses and governments have paid out nearly $8 billion in class action settlements since the regime was enacted, according to a new report ranking the […]

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Class actions dropped to six-year low in 2022
Analysis 2023-04-18 10:13 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Last year saw the lowest number of new class action filings in Australia since 2016, according to a new report. Class actions decreased by 44 […]

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‘Enabled misconduct’: Lawyers, liquidators slam ASIC’s track record
ASIC 2023-03-20 2:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A law firm and several peak bodies for professionals in the corporate sphere have criticised the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s enforcement track record, saying […]

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