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Ethical decision making during a crisis
Covered in this webinar: the critical stages of a crisis; what acting ethically in a crisis looks like; what tensions can arise when acting ethically; and how to reduce the risk of crises in the future. ...
Human rights litigation: emerging trends and mitigation strategies in key jurisdictions
In recent years, human rights litigation has become an increasingly prominent concern in business supply chains, as interested parties seek to hold to account companies who fail to address human rights issues in their supply chains, both legally and reputationally. In conjunction with Linklaters, this webinar considers key litigation trends in human rights litigation against businesses in Australia, the EU, the US and the UK including key cases, the means by which claims are already been brought in these jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to mitigate litigation risk in this area. ...
The evolving impact of AI and digital infrastructure on private litigation risk
Artificial intelligence is often discussed through the lens of algorithms and data, but its true ecosystem is far more expansive. Today’s AI capability is the product of an intricate value chain ...
Biosecurity in the spotlight: is your business doing everything it can to manage risk?
Biosecurity risks such as pest, weed and disease outbreaks are often firmly on the risk radar of companies, given their potential to have catastrophic impacts on businesses and impact the economy as a ...
Successfully navigating renewable energy approvals in Western Australia
Western Australia has introduced a suite of mechanisms designed to materially reduce approval timelines and streamline the path from concept to construction for renewable energy projects. With 2024 se ...
ACCR v Santos: lessons for mandatory climate reporting and the future direction of ESG litigation in Australia
On 17 February 2026, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its much-anticipated judgment in Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) v Santos Limited (Santos) [2026] FCA 96 (ACCR v S ...
Business human rights in 2026 – the bar continues to rise
The business human rights landscape has shifted noticeably over the last 12 months. While reporting on human rights issues has tightened in places, a reaction to heightened regulator and civil society ...
From volatility to vision: what directors should be thinking about in 2026
For Australian directors, 2026 marks a transition from governing through disruption to governing in a world where disruption is the baseline. The forces shaping boardroom agendas—regulatory inte ...
Criminal and civil frameworks for imposing liability on directors
In late 2025, the Australian Institute of Company Directors published a paper prepared by Allens which analyses the regime for imposing liability on company directors in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, ...
Health and safety governance
In a rapidly shifting regulatory environment, boards can no longer treat health and safety oversight as a static compliance exercise. Emerging reforms, test cases and technologies are reshaping expect ...