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High Court clarifies limits on class action Common Fund Orders
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling that clarifies when and how Common Fund Orders can be made in class actions. This decision is particularly relevant to litigation funders, class actio ...
ESG class actions: emerging trends
As the global push towards decarbonisation and ethical sourcing intensifies, businesses must keep abreast of ESG developments not only to maintain their social licence to operate and comply with evolv ...
Class actions midyear update 2025
While 2025 is tracking ahead of previous record-setting years for class action filings, setting a new benchmark may hinge on a repeat of the late-year filing frenzy seen in the past. ...
Children’s privacy: what’s next for the upcoming OAIC code?
The second phase of the process run by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to develop a new Children's Online Privacy Code has commenced, with the release of an Issues Paper o ...
High Court resolves debate over 'soft class closure' orders
The High Court has narrowed the divide between the New South Wales Supreme Court and the Federal Court on the question of class closure orders and group member registration processes in class actions. The decision confirms the existence of a valuable tool available to parties, and paves the way for ...
Where to next? Responding to the evolving landscape for business and human rights
With significant ESG developments unfolding globally and the dust settling on our own federal election, now is the time to take stock of the ESG landscape in Australia, particularly in the 'S' domain. ...
Mandatory climate-related financial reporting is here: guidance for reporting entities
On 12 January 2024, the Federal Government released the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill: Climate-related financial disclosure. In this Insight, we explain key elements of the Draft Legislation, including areas of uncertainty that have been raised in submissions to government. ...
What this means for governance and directors’ duties
Looking forward: 2020 and beyond As we look forward at what's to come, the Royal Commission's lessons on governance and director duties continue to resonate in Australian boardrooms across a range of industries. Here are a few key points: ...
Class action risk 2023
In this year's report we explore the key themes of class action risk from 2022, explain how and why it's evolved and what this evolution can mean for you throughout 2023. ...
Class action risk 2025
The recent decline in class action filings might suggest a corresponding decrease in risk. However, class action risk is far from subsiding. The reality is that class action lawsuits remain a significant and ongoing risk for all businesses operating in Australia ...