The ASX proposed to update its corporate governance regime when it released two consultation papers with recommendations.

This article from Exchange – International discusses regulatory developments in the financial services sector in France.

Companies investing in Burma should research their partners' financial promises as well as their political connections.

The case considered when it is appropriate for civil proceedings to be stayed for a maybe similar criminal prosecution.

The line separating commercial speech from First Amendment-guaranteed free speech has become blurred in the Internet age,.

A recent noteworthy decision handed down by the Magistrates Court of Western Australia concerned a breach by an employer of its general duty to provide a safe working environment for its employees.

Discusses the recent case of Dynamic Supplies in regards to copyright protection for compilations.

An ATO garnishee notice had priority over the rights of a mortgagee to the proceeds of sale from the secured property.

The patent law landscape for life science companies in Australia may change significantly in 2012 with new legislation.

In the recent decision of Vestey & Ors v Warrnambool CC (Red Dot) [2008] VCAT 963, Justice Kevin Bell, VCAT President, has re-examined the relevance of external materials to the interpretation of ambiguous planning permits.

In the recent case of “Queensland Alumina Limited v The Maritime Union of Australia” [2009] FCA 874 an application for an order against the Maritime Union to stop industrial action was denied by the Federal Court.

The Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders' Labourers' Federation (Queensland Branch) Union of Employees (Union) and its industrial officer Kane Pearson were fined $16,500 and $4,500 each respectively for breach of the right of entry provisions under the former Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth) (WR Act) (which are mirrored in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act)).

The new Voluntary Administration regime commenced in New Zealand on 1 November 2007, and got off to an eventful start.

The new Property Law Act 2007 (Act) will come into force on 1 January 2008, replacing the Property Law Act 1952 (1952 Act) and other outdated legislation.

Is this a "game-changer" for interpreting "reasonable endeavours" clauses?

Developing mining, oil and gas projects in Australia requires statutory approvals from state and federal governments.

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Changes introduced by the Superannuation Laws Amendment (2004 Measures No 2) Act 2004 (Cth) to the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth) came into effect on 1 July 2008.

Following the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) narrow re-election in the August 2010 Federal election, the ALP will need the support of every member of the alliance (including two rural-based independents and Victorian Greens MP, Adam Bandt) to pass legislation through the lower House.

ASIC has new powers to reinforce the integrity and reputation of the financial services industry due to FOFA reforms.