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ASIC puts life companies on notice to improve sales practices
Insight 21 Aug 2025

ASIC issued a 'Dear CEO' letter to life companies on 18 August 2025, setting out key observations from a recently completed review of direct sales practices of life companies, although we think t ...

Court confirms s553C set-off trumps priority unsecured creditor claims over circulating assets
Insight 11 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court of Queensland has refused to grant declarations sought by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations that liquidators were required to distribute assets to priority credito ...

High Court clarifies limits on class action Common Fund Orders
Insight 11 Aug 2025

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
Insight 04 Aug 2025

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 ...

Rare guidance from the NSW Supreme Court on when a bank can terminate a customer account
Insight 03 Aug 2025

Rare guidance from the NSW Supreme Court on when a bank can terminate a customer account ...

Principals face injunction risk if recourse to security is not made before the obligation to return arises
Insight 22 Jul 2025

The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining a principal under a construction contract from making a demand against security, on the ...

Federal court ruling reinforces strict notice requirements under PPAs
Insight 10 Jun 2025

In this Insight, we summarise the decision and outline what you need to know to avoid PPA pitfalls and uncommercial outcomes. ...

High Court resolves debate over 'soft class closure' orders
Insight 28 May 2025

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
Insight 23 May 2025

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. ...

High Court dismisses ACCC's anticompetitive claim, clarifying when an 'understanding' exists
Insight 23 Apr 2025

The High Court of Australia has handed down a significant decision, dismissing the ACCC's appeal against a ruling of the Full Federal Court in proceedings involving the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union and construction company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd. ...

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