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Over objections from the Law Council, the ACCC has updated its cartel immunity policy to bar lawyers for companies seeking immunity from interviews with applicants for derivative immunity.
Proposed new regulations would give the ACCC a boost in targeting anti-competitive conduct by digital platforms, but a “big gap” remains in its powers, an expert told Lawyerly.
The legal watchdogs in three states have issued a guidance on the ethical use of AI, recommending that lawyers only use the technology for “lower-risk” tasks like drafting correspondence.
Google continues to dominate online search services in Australia, holding 94 per cent of the market share despite regulatory changes, the competition regulator said Wednesday.
Oppressive workloads and underresourced courts are pressure points for judicial independence, and more investment in the judiciary is needed, says a paper released by the peak body for judges.
The Albanese government has backed recommendations that would give the ACCC increased power to target anti-competitive conduct by tech companies.
Legislation forcing lawyers to dob in clients suspected of money laundering has passed, but the peak legal body has vowed to continue its push for limits to the new law.
Supermarkets could face $10 million fines for breaking a soon-to-be mandatory industry code under legislation introduced by the Albanese government.
The OAIC has found two companies connected to wealth guru Dominique Grubisa breached privacy laws by scraping data from court websites for a client lead list used to target vulnerable people.
The Alabese government has dumped a bill to combat misinformation and disinformation online following opposition from Liberal and Greens senators.