The High Court has ruled that indigenous land owners are entitled to "just terms" compensation for acts between 1911 and 1978.
Legal affairs
The investing app is trying to get into the $4 trillion superannuation pie but is only letting people under the age of 55 use its product.
The ACCC’s new merger law guidance this week was a warning for companies and lawyers that they need to be working through the changes earlier rather than later.
National managing partner Troy Lewis speaks to Capital Brief about evolving client expectations, talent retention and why location is no issue when it comes to leadership.
ASIC's first in-depth look at quickly expanding private markets has been welcomed by lawyers for its soft approach, but uncertainty over potential regulation has left some nervous.
The competition and consumer regulator has named surcharging practices as a new enforcement priority as it warned businesses against overcharging customers for payments.
CEO Alex Feldman and partner Megan Coall spoke to Capital Brief on merger law changes, energy transactions and running a boutique firm with top-tier rigour.
Benjamin Humphrey's move to comment on sexual harassment allegations has drawn criticism from sections of the startup ecosystem, but lawyers are divided.
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.
Meme coins are increasingly becoming tools for everything from self-enrichment to fundraising in the United States. In Australia, however, oversight is limited.
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.
Australian law firms are — for now — sticking with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, regardless of the stance of their global clients.
Australian law firms are preparing for ASIC's review of private markets by looking at what regulators have done overseas.
After eight years as chair of Australia’s oldest law firm, Crosbie reflects on her tenure and the future of competition law, from merger reforms to digital regulation.
Law graduate numbers have risen over the past decade, but what people are looking for from a legal career has changed.
The Piper Alderman-led class action against Google has set the stage for the filing of three competing group claims and a likely "beauty parade" to decide exactly which matters proceed.
