Law
The Albanese government wants to create new civil penalties for doxxing, but there are growing concerns that its "overly broad" definition could capture public interest journalism.
Two of the most high-profile Australian lawsuits in the last 12 months have been defamation cases — and both were won by the media. But lawyers caution there are still problems with our defamation laws.
When one of Apple's top executives appeared in a Melbourne court today for cross examination in the Epic Games lawsuit, he also gave away some clues about the tech giant's culture and future plans.
The extent to which former Uber general manager Mike Abbott was aware the ride-share company flouted laws by using unaccredited drivers has become central to its ongoing court battle with GoCatch.
Data was once considered a goldmine for companies. But a spate of high profile cyberattacks has changed that.
It's rare to hear calls for more regulation and rarer for it to come from challengers to an industry. But both smaller banks and crypto traders want to hear more from the regulators.
Australian companies are likely to be among those hit with stringent new sustainability reporting rules which come into effect in the European Union in less than eight months.
The government's merger reform paper is out and competition lawyers aren't loving it. Plus, the latest in the Wollemi v Wollemi dispute.
Further consultation on digital asset platform regulation, which includes crypto, is adding to growing concern over investor uncertainty.
Entrepreneurs and startup founders are worried about collateral damage from Labor's newly announced merger reforms. But don't expect any sympathy from Rod Sims.
Corporate Australia is getting older and less competitive. Labor wants to make it more dynamic by emboldening startups to compete with big businesses, rather than be acquired by them.
The recent progress of the government's Digital ID plans could have implications for AI use, with privacy lawyers pointing to a developing labyrinth of AI regulation for Australian businesses even though the government is yet to pass any AI specific laws or regulations.
Uber is alleged to have deliberately attacked GoCatch's business. The global rideshare company argues its Australian rival was never a viable competitor.
Treasury has delayed the start of its new climate reporting regime by six months. But heavy emitters and private companies are among those that still have major gripes with how the new regime will operate.
There are concerns that the ACCC's proposals for the merger review process could make things even more difficult for companies seeking a quick sale due to financial distress.
Tim Sweeney has told an Australian court he was aware that updating the games' in-app payment methods was "deceitful" and that it was aimed at avoiding Apple's 30% commission.
