Legal

Record penalties in ASIC’s first two greenwashing cases signal a warning for all businesses

Australian mid-market M&A activity has cooled in 2024, reflecting a broader slowdown in deal-making.

In recent years, reports of wage underpayment have significantly risen across Australian businesses, including small and medium sized enterprises. 

The recent changes to the Fair Work Act have significant implications for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia.

A competent Work, Health, and Safety (WHS) manager could be the key to protecting directors and senior executives from imprisonment and hefty fines.

Ever wondered if there’s a way to settle disputes without the stress and expense of court? ADR might be the answer.

This article explores the two main types of AI impacting the legal field – extractive and generative AI

This guide provides you with a clear and concise checklist to avoid DPNs and protect yourself from unnecessary financial burdens.

We’re talking about the recent and upcoming updates to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill from late 2023 to 2024.

In a recent ruling, the court clarified the status of Payment Claims related to ‘construction work’ under the SOP Act. Here’s more

What does it take for an employee to meet the requirements of lawful and reasonable directions established in common law?

Here’s how businesses can navigate the evolving privacy landscape in Australia.

The recent $20 million judgement imposed on Meta for misleading consumers about the use of personal activity data by ACCC has put a spotlight on data security.

Holding Redlich’s Partner, Howard Rapke, and Associate, Anthea McGurty, delve into strategies for safeguarding directors and officers in business.

Experts from Holding Redlich Howard Rapke, Gemma Hannah, and Alex Stiliadis talk about what companies should know about the NACC.

All company directors subject to the Corporations Act must have a unique ID number by November 30. Here’s how to do it

Under the current UCT rules, UCTs in specific standard form contracts formed with consumers or certain categories of small businesses may be declared void and unenforceable by a court.

Toby explains the most common ADR clauses in commercial contracts, and best practises for writing them.

Your new obligations as a director of an Australian business.

The second article in our series explaining the practical application of alternative dispute resolution systems and processes in the commercial world.