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Being sued for negligence is a cost that all businesses want to avoid. So, what should your business be doing to avoid a claim in negligence?

For some time now, the Australian government has been reforming a number of aspects of the regulatory framework against improper corporate conduct.

In the last week, there have been three reported matters which demonstrate the material consequences that Australian companies and individuals may face as a result of involvement in corrupt conduct.

Climate change and environmental sustainability concerns continue to shape the legal and regulatory landscape in Australia. Recent court actions provide important guidance for government...

The globalisation of financial markets has increased the incidence of global fraud. However, regulation, especially in the sense of private enforcement through class actions, depends on a political and legal system built around state sovereignty. The United States class action procedure has been used against a foreign corporation by foreign investors who purchased the corporation's securities on a foreign securities exchange. The scenario is often referred to as a "foreign-cubed" or "F-cubed" se

The Australian government proposes to require large businesses to report annually on their actions to end modern slavery.

How should the liquidator of an insolvent trustee company ensure payment out of trust assets of the entirety of his or her remuneration and expenses?

Considerations for secured creditors with a claim against a company going through the SBR process.

An emerging company or tech start-up could have valuable assets in its trade marks, patents, copyright or designs.

This is Jones Day's fifth review of Australian class actions developments. The White Paper reviews the class actions that were commenced and settled in 2018–2019.

The case may have serious consequences for Australian directors relying on D&O policies to fund their defence costs.

Introduction to a series of articles about starting and running a technology-oriented construction business in SE Qld.

An interesting debate has been unfolding as the high Australian dollar continues to take its toll on manufacturers.

We have summarised below what companies doing business in the Australia-China landscape should know about Premier Li's visit.

ASIC's use of stop orders and recent Court actions show deterrence is in the forefront of its enforcement activity.

Before you hand over the purchase price or greet the new owner, you should be aware of some important steps to consider.

While this list may differ, considering these things now may get you in front later, when the world returns to normal.