Law
Moves by companies to stay up to date in the AI race will create new litigation threats for corporate Australia in 2025.
Benjamin Humphrey's move to comment on sexual harassment allegations has drawn criticism from sections of the startup ecosystem, but lawyers are divided.
Research from the global banking regulator shows BNPL lending growth is particularly vulnerable to the kind of regulation now being introduced in Australia.
In-house lawyer Bethany Lo Russo's lawsuit against Dovetail and CEO Benjamin Humphrey is only likely to get more attention within the startup ecosystem and beyond as it plays out in court.
One of Dovetail's most significant investors is "considering" disputed allegations against the co-founder of a portfolio company "with the seriousness they deserve".
The startup’s decision to drop an attempt to suppress allegations it said were “designed to embarrass” was a strategic move, in a case that's put a spotlight on workplace safety.
The customer insights startup has dropped its pursuit of orders to suppress documents outlining a human rights case from its in-house lawyer.
Timber waste recycling company Altus has rejected Mitsui’s claims that it suffered loss or damage due to failed shipments linked to the company’s collapse.
If HSBC decides to sell its Australian retail business it would offer a high-quality, clean book — just not one to attract a big premium.
The customer insights startup has told the Federal Court the allegations would be “prejudicial” if made public before there is a decision on whether the case will proceed.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has not contacted the Chinese AI firm, but is in touch with foreign counterparts and monitoring multiple inquiries.
Meme coins are increasingly becoming tools for everything from self-enrichment to fundraising in the United States. In Australia, however, oversight is limited.
As cybercrime grows, governments, regulators and the financial services sector need to devote more resources to the problem. But where will the money to pay for that investment come from?
A Federal Court defamation showdown is already underway at the start of 2025. Here’s what we might expect from Angelo Pandeli’s battle with News Corp.
After his promotion to managing partner, Leaver has been tasked with delivering the firm's "people-centric" vision as it invests in bespoke AI products to remain competitive.
Angelo Pandeli has enlisted top barrister Sue Chrysanthou and is seeking aggravated damages in a high stakes defamation battle with News Corp Australia.
Private credit is hot globally, and a growing number of Australian firms want a piece of the action. But they can expect greater scrutiny as ASIC begins digging into the ecosystem.
Australia doesn’t need more regulators and should retain its 30-year-old model for financial oversight, the ASIC chair told Capital Brief.
The private credit sector is awaiting ASIC’s review, with transparency around valuations, trustee independence and fee structures looming large.
The head of the corporate regulator criticised several aspects of the ASX's response and described the incident overall as “extremely concerning”.
Australian law firms are — for now — sticking with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, regardless of the stance of their global clients.
The Australian arm of UK neobank Revolut has been growing strongly. Now, the company is eyeing a local banking licence for its next evolution.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency was officially created on Monday. Gilmour Space Technologies founder Adam Gilmour says Australia should get one too.
Deregulation in Trump's first term contributed to bank collapses. Will the new administration's zeal heighten financial sector risk? And what does his return mean for private credit and crypto?
The corporate regulator's action against Sanlam Private Wealth over its compliance practices has exposed the risks associated with "licence for hire" firms.
Australia’s first commercial spacecraft reentry is set to land in weeks, in a sign of the country's regulatory and geographic advantages.
Requirements for companies to proactively prevent sexual harassment and sex discrimination are untested in the courts. Lawyers say that’s a problem.
Australian law firms are preparing for ASIC's review of private markets by looking at what regulators have done overseas.
