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Case for reform on sexual assault has never been greater
The failure of the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial was merely the most prominent of a series of disasters that have eroded public confidence in the way the justice system deals with sexual assault.
Crypto rules won’t force ‘mass-exit’ of digital players
Planned new rules for the crypto sector have been cautiously welcomed by the industry, while lawyers say they could put more pressure on regulators.
The biggest court stoushes set to dominate legal circles
Some of Australia’s top lawyers and highest profile identities are due to face off in court cases set to shape the legal landscape in the year ahead.
Hacks and data leaks to prompt increase in lawsuits
Privacy consulting in Australia is booming, driven by extra data protection regulations and consumers who expect more, says privacy commissioner turned consultant Anna Johnston.
Over 65s worst hit as AFP investigates 100 scam operations
Australian Federal Police estimates it prevented about $83m being lost to scammers, with at least 100 live cybercrime investigations continuing.
PwC tax scandal shows ‘threat to democracy’
Labor senator Deborah O’Neill says the scandal surrounding consulting giant PwC Australia reveals ‘spiderweb-like global networks’ working to defeat good governance.
Scandals, takeovers, Swiftenomics: 2024 was a year to remember
The good, the bad and the ugly – 2024 was an eventful year for investors. We look back on the stories which made headlines and broke hearts.
Court cases spiral as more Aussies default on car loans
Consumer law cases brought before the courts have rocketed in the past year thanks to an increase in the small claims cap and car loan defaults are a significant cause.
Opinions differ on freedom of speech
Donald Trump and Michelle Rowland both claim to be committed to freedom of communication, but they have very different ideas about balancing that with the goal of protecting the community from ‘harmful’ information.
Perth accountant faces insider trading charges
An accountant has appeared before the Perth Magistrates court on charges relating to insider trading of shares in mid-tier miner Genesis Minerals.
Codral, Sudafed ineffective, class action against Johnson & Johnson claims
A lawsuit alleges Johnson & Johnson put ‘profit before people’ by marketing cold and flu tablets containing a drug that is allegedly ineffective at relieving congestion when taken orally.
Bondi Ponzi scheme promoter avoids jail time
David Sipina, who promoted the fraudulent Courtenay House Ponzi scheme which left creditors owed more than $50m, has avoided jail time after pleading guilty.
Judge pans lawyer’s ‘stain’ on profession
A family lawyer who repeatedly forged her clients’ signatures, lied to one of them when claiming their child had been kidnapped, and misused trust funds has been struck off.
‘Biased juries must be set right on rape’
Juries in rape trials can carry false assumptions about sexual consent, a new handbook for judges, police and lawyers says.
Forex trader’s conduct unconscionable, court finds
Customers who claimed they were pressured into punting on risky trading products have been vindicated after ASIC won a mammoth case against an Australian foreign exchange trader.
What do Sue Chrysanthou and Tom Cruise have in common?
The top nine moments from the 2024 legal year; a new banking partner appointed at Bakers; and the niche Christmas tradition conducted by both Sue Chrysanthou and Tom Cruise | Read Ipso Facto.
Rule of law under threat
The latest survey by the World Justice Project shows that rule of law principles are in trouble – globally and within Australia.
Transurban slugged over ‘unjust fees’
The country’s biggest toll road operator will be forced to stump up millions of dollars after it ‘unjustly’ skimmed extra fees off ConnectEast.
It’s unfathomable ANZ didn’t halt charging fees to dead customers
The royal commission’s findings should have served as a wakeup call but in reality, at ANZ while the bank’s top brass said all the right things, they didn’t adequately heed the warning.
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