This first ever whistleblower prosecution by ASIC highlights the need for human resources professionals, company executives and directors to ensure there is a comprehensive approach to whistleblower governance in their organisation.
ASIC commenced its first ever court proceeding for alleged greenwashing conduct against a superannuation fund amid its crackdown on greenwashing in the financial services and products sector.
This article examines the importance of understanding the terms and obligations in an option agreement and a sale of land agreement
At common law, an employer has a non-delegable duty to take reasonable care to prevent foreseeable risk of psychiatric injury to its employees.
The new section 203AB was introduced into the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to prevent the occurrence of "phoenixing". Case law confirms section 203AB will nullify the last director resigning regardless of intent.
The NSW Court of Appeal has overturned a decision of the District Court finding that the owners of a short-term holiday rental home were liable in negligence to a guest who slipped and fell down a small flight of stairs.