Legal affairs
In the final days of the ASIC v Star hearing, Justice Michael Lee had some advice for directors and in-house counsel.
Justice Michael Lee has issued a sharp warning to directors during ASIC’s case against Star - your fees mean you have obligations.
Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his reputation as a war hero. Next could be his liberty.
Remote and hybrid work have reshaped Australia’s employment landscape, and any attempt to wind back the clock is proving out of step with reality.
Leading barrister Bret Walker SC argues moving ASIO and the AFP back to Home Affairs weakens oversight and diminishes the rule of law.
The nation's incoming first law officer isn't one to "fly by the seat of her pants", according to a former colleague.
Dreyfus is on his way out of cabinet thanks to a brutal factional power play. There are some obvious contenders to replace him.
The election result will likely shape who next leads Australia's top court, with the current deputy now appearing to be on the outer.
Labor's plan for a federal commission to handle complaints against judges is on the backburner.
A class action over the Gillard government's live export ban is back in court 11 years after it was first filed. At the heart of the case is a contest over cattle numbers.
EY advised Gordon Merchant on a “desirable structure” for his share sale. The ATO and the courts had a different view.
Lawyers are still a dominant force in federal parliament, and it's largely thanks to Labor.
After years defending his role on Hong Kong’s top court, French has quietly stepped down. He’s not saying exactly why.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
After months of relative silence on non-competes, the Albanese government used its budget to announce a ban. But will it change anything?
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.
Former Star general counsel Paula Martin faced a tough start on Wednesday as she resumed giving evidence in ASIC’s case against the casino’s former executives and directors.
Chief executive partner Russell Mailler and CEO Kris Hopkins discuss HWL Ebsworth’s growth, lessons from a cyberattack and its new governance structure.
From employment and intellectual property disputes to navigating relationship breakdowns, recent high-profile lawsuits have highlighted the many and varied legal risks facing family offices.
