In 2012, the High Court threw the law of penalties into a state of uncertainty following its decision in Andrews v ANZ.

This 2013 study revealed that data breaches in Australia have resulted in more exposed records than in any other country.

The PPSA has established a new regime for the registration and enforcement of security interests in personal property.

The Commonwealth Government and its agencies now need to determine which of its grants and funding programs are valid.

How far can you push a commercial advantage under a contract before you fall foul of the doctrine of economic duress?

This simple checklist may get you thinking about easy strategies that may eliminate the need to apply for court orders.

The key is that appropriate action is taken at the earliest opportunity to resolve the potential conflict of interest.

Agencies should be aware of these changes when or complying with publication requirements for government instruments.

Many cyber breaches - and associated losses - could be prevented through simple security controls and insurance policies.

The "Relevant Legal Principles" create a pathway to determining what is real and what is theoretical in TPD cases.

The trade mark application was refused registration and costs were awarded against Teavolution, as it acted in bad faith.

The High Court's previous insistence on unambiguous language in statutes to curtail fundamental rights may be waning.

This case highlights the importance of investigating a plaintiff's post-injury domestic and recreational activities.

While the High Court of Australia is not bound by the UK Supreme Court, the UKSC's decision has strong persuasive force.

Given the UK criticism, the next High Court penalties case is likely to elicit a clear position and significant guidance.

From 12 March 2014, universities across Australia will have to comply with the new Australian Privacy Principles.

NSW is undertaking a review of the regulation of manufactured homes and estates, caravan parks and camping grounds.

The update discusses the Planning Bill, the Crown Lands Amendment Act and a case involving the Swimming Pools Act 1992.

Managing interface risks requires careful planning and creativity, important to ensure project success and profitability.

The role and duty of a legal practitioner, is to transparently instruct an expert, not to write or amend his report.