Law
A top global Mastercard exec says what happens in Australia "set a precedent for the world" on regulation, and that the central bank should level the playing field in payments.
Corrupt former Labor MP Eddie Obeid is among a colourful cast for the High Court's November sittings.
Environment lawyers say they expect both businesses and environmental groups to challenge the government’s new reforms in court once they take effect.
With Anthony Albanese abroad, Canberra chatter turns to tech policy at home — including how the prime minister's rapport with Trump will shape Australian regulation.
What is stopping King & Wood Mallesons — or at least its Australian arm — from finally pulling the pin on its 13-year alliance?
The corporate regulator has said if entities incorporate the cryptocurrency into their own products this could require a financial services licence.
Behind the scenes of the courtroom clash that almost killed Mayne Pharma’s $615 million takeover — and the lawyers who pulled it back from the brink.
The tax office wanted to settle a royalty battle with US tech giant Oracle in the courts. Now it has been stymied by an appeal court and a tax treaty with Ireland.
Longo has been meeting with US market leaders and takes comfort in knowing Australia isn’t alone in facing a shortage of IPOs.
Taking hackers to court has become a standard part of the cyber response toolkit since law firm HWL Ebsworth was attacked in 2023. But for those still paying ransoms, the price has only risen.
After a long campaign fought largely out of the headlines, judges are celebrating the demise of the proposed tax on their pensions.
Ripple’s global head of policy Rahul Advani says Australia’s draft crypto laws could force startups to shut, urging Treasury to extend the licensing transition period.
After three weeks in court, Mayne Pharma and Cosette Pharmaceuticals await a ruling that could decide their $672m deal’s fate, with FIRB approval still pending.
Gordon Merchant is also suing consulting giant EY over tax advice that landed him with a $50 million bill.
High Court justice Simon Steward says it is "only a matter of time" before directors face court for involving their companies in social and political debates.
News Corp Australia chief Michael Miller is ramping up pressure on Labor to rule out copyright reform for the benefit of AI platforms.
Clive Palmer’s costly tilt at Australia over whether he qualifies as a foreign investor ended in defeat. But will the country retrieve its $13.6 million in costs?
