Law
The clash between PepsiCo and the tax office is being closely watched — particularly by US software companies.
The NSW judges on the High Court have formed a coalition that could shape the courts work until the chief justice retires in 2028.
Despite rising global political pressure — including from Trump’s anti-ESG movement — Australian banks are holding firm on net zero, but Scope 3 gaps remain.
Ashurst partner and regional head for Australia, Lea Constantine, explains the firm’s expansion of its Risk Advisory service — and why it’s here to stay.
Long-term bank investors seem untroubled by scandals in the industry, whether it be royal commissions, money laundering, management ructions or regulatory penalties.
The Coalition’s nuclear-energy plans have seen international firms in Australia face a flurry of client queries and lean on in-house experts overseas.
US legal debates on diversity, equity and inclusion programs are being watched closely by law firms in Australia. But no one really wants to discuss it.
Newly released court documents for the first time detail why EVP made the extraordinary decision to call police on its own portfolio company.
Helen Haines was one of the architects of the National Anti Corruption Commission, but now has concerns about its "shaky start" and overall record.
There are likely more twists and turns to come in the StrongRoom AI saga, which has captivated the Australian startup ecosystem.
On paper, the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission is one of the Albanese government's biggest achievements. In practice, it has seriously underwhelmed.
The corporate watchdog's findings on super funds' poor handling of death benefit claims highlights the growing risks facing directors and executives operating in Australia's $4 trillion retirement savings sector.
Self-managed super funds are embracing crypto as an alternative asset, even as advisors stay cautious and regulators delay clear legislative guidance.
Meta has pushed back against a Treasury request for feedback on whether social media should be prioritised under proposed digital competition rules.
It's not the first cyber breach of an Australian court system, but the infiltration of the NSW Online Registry is the most serious. So why did it take so long to call in the police?
TikTok has used its response to consultation over Treasury's 'ex-ante' digital competition regime to take a swipe at YouTube and Google.
After months of relative silence on non-competes, the Albanese government used its budget to announce a ban. But will it change anything?
The government will persist with efforts to introduce minimum investment levels for streaming platforms like Netflix in Australia despite global trade uncertainty.
Iress has hit back at allegations it breached its contract with industry fund ESSSuper, arguing any member losses were due to the fund’s own negligence.
Most companies targeted for ransomware payments cough up. For law firms, a decision to pay is mired in ethical and regulatory challenges.
Class action filings declined in 2024, but plaintiff firms are getting more creative as they try to avoid a "beauty parade" between competing claims.
