She was diagnosed with a major depressive disorder, which led to substance abuse and a severe gambling addiction.

Despite the COVID-19 conditions that exist around the world, activities in the commercial crime space continue along.

Family of Melissa Caddick were given formal notice that her assets will be sold subject to court approval.

In this article, the HSF Australian CC&I team explores corporate crime and investigations issues to watch in 2024.

In Queensland, a high-range BAC reading can carry mandatory minimum licence disqualifications and large fines.

The assassination of conservative campaigner, activist, and podcaster Charlie Kirk at a Utah-based university campus recently has ignited a firestorm in the United States.

Link to radio segment about the recent not guilty verdict of Constable Rolfe the NT police officer who shot Kumanjayi Walker.

Following new amendments to Australian anti-bribery and corruption laws introduced in September 2024, HSF Kramer Partners Leon Chung, Tania Gray and Eunice Park delve further...

Links to various articles in relation to the Melissa Caddick case. Guardianship issues over son etc.

Following the Australian Government’s new federal hate crimes legislation that commenced in January 2026, HSF Kramer Partners Jacqui Wootton and Alice Molan and Solicitor Shaun Milligan...

The pro­gram looked at the infa­mous Plu­tus Pay­roll scheme and the con­spir­a­cy to defraud more than $100 mil­lion.

ADLA (Australian Defence Lawyers Alliance) is a legal collective with members from all Australian states and territories.

Without sufficient expertise to plan and implement a multi-layered cybersecurity defence, any business is at risk.

2017 saw substantial change amidst a series of challenges in the correctional services, so what is in store for 2018?

This new offence of failing to prevent foreign bribery is part of the reforms to the anti-bribery and corruption regime.

The decision sends a strong message to police around the country to act in accordance with the law at all times.

Many Commonwealth laws use the concept of a penalty unit to quantify the fine imposed, and the value has increased.

These proposed reforms will significantly lower the bar for corporate prosecutions for foreign bribery in Australia.

The stricter regime aims to deter drink-driving and to reduce alcohol or substance abuse related trauma on NSW roads.

Link to news report discussing the winding up of the estate of the fraudster, Melissa Caddick.