Australian sanctions regime update
From hallandwilcox.com.au: Australia’s sanctions against Russia are expected to be tightened and broadened following a Senate Inquiry that called for quicker alignment with allies … read more
Business Law
ASIC v Money3 Loans Pty (Expert Evidence Admissibility)
From expertsdirect.com: As part of its evidence, ASIC intends to rely on the testimony of an expert, Mr MH, who was the author of … read more
Financial Services: Regulatory Recap – Week commencing 24 February 2025
From gtlaw.com.au: This week’s regulatory recap outlines key updates impacting financial services, including ASIC’s latest directives, legal proceedings, APRA actions, AUSTRAC’s compliance campaign, and … read more
Trustees have no fiduciary duty to predecessors
From www.khq.com.au: The High Court ruled in Naaman v Jaken Properties Australia Pty Limited that a successor trustee does not owe a fiduciary duty … read more
Boardroom Brief Week Commencing 3 March 2025
From www.gtlaw.com.au: Key regulatory and legal developments in Australia, including ASIC’s new clearing and settlement rules targeting the ASX, the Federal Court dismissed claims … read more
Merger laws: ACCC guidelines
From russellkennedy.com.au: Australia’s merger laws will undergo significant changes following new regulations, effective from 1 January 2026, aiming to improve market competition and efficiency. … read more
ACCC guidance on transition to the new merger regime
From gtlaw.com.au: The ACCC has released guidelines on the transition to a new merger control regime, which mandates notification for transactions that meet certain … read more
deregistration risk from ‘non-use’ of trade mark
From cgw.com.au: Non-use of a registered trade mark can lead to its deregistration, as highlighted by the Federal Court case Seven Network (Operations) Limited … read more
Outgoings in Retail Leases in Victoria
From pcllawyers.com.au: Discussion of outgoings in retail leases in Victoria, covering definitions, tenant obligations, and non-recoverable costs.
It emphasizes the importance of legal advice … read more
Changes to Australia’s merger laws – ACCC guidelines
From www.russellkennedy.com.au: The ACCC has released guidelines for the new merger regime, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026, with voluntary use … read more
Understanding public liability at events
From www.codea.com.au: Public liability law mandates that property owners and event organizers maintain safe environments to protect attendees from injuries.
If injured at a … read more
ACCC encourages merger notification under new regime
From www.claytonutz.com: The ACCC has advised merger parties to notify under the new mandatory merger regime starting 1 July 2025 to avoid re-notification risks … read more
ACCC 2025-26 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities
From www.klgates.com: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025-2026, emphasising the need to address cost of … read more
Donald Trump Celebrates Corporate Transparency changes
From www.newsweek.com: President Donald Trump praised the Treasury Department’s decision to halt enforcement of penalties related to the Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to … read more
ACCC Compliance priorities for 2025-2026
From www.klgates.com: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has outlined its Compliance and Enforcement priorities for 2025-2026, focusing on consumer protection in the retail … read more