New legislation aims to achieve gender equality for both men and women.

Take heed of these warning signs of your company's declining financial health and take action to protect your business.

The UK Supreme Court decision on the SCOPIC charges in the "RENOS" appeal case may be good news for hull insurers.

The High Court held that a fee or sum payable on the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event may still be a penalty,.

The inadequate passage plan caused the casualty and owners failed to exercise due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy.

It now seems unlikely, despite one dissenting view, that Australia will depart from the position in The "Halcyon Isle".

This decision has implications for all who engage independent contractors, not just those operating in the gig economy.

The NSW government has announced a consultation process to reform the state's CTP insurance scheme and seeks submissions.

The old principles outlined in Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer v Hill take on a new significance in COVID-19 Australia.

Professional procurement is increasingly shaping strategy and decision making in Australian companies.

Developers entering into Voluntary Planning Agreements are no longer required to pay up-front bank guarantees or bonds.

The buyer of a number of properties was unsuccessful in its objection to QCAT for the OSR's assessment of transfer duty.

These recent decisions and statutory amendments could help employers to proactively manage any emerging HR issues.

Employers negotiating enterprise agreements should note average pay increase trends and prepare an industrial strategy.

These reforms can protect those who "blow the whistle" or make disclosures about corporate, financial or tax misconduct.

FFSPs should consider their Australian licensing arrangements and Australian Securities and Investments Commission relief.

Liquidation or winding-up is the process when a company's assets are liquidated and a company is closed or deregistered,.

The case emphasises the strict requirements for allegations of fraud to be clearly pleaded and properly particularised.

The Federal Court refused an arbitration award made in London to be enforced, because it was in a voyage charter party.

Alternative dispute resolution processes provide businesses with options to put them in control of resolving disputes.