In class actions, only the group members who have directly entered into agreements with funders are contractually required to pay the funder if the class action succeeds, despite the entire pool of ...

At its core, the Soul Patts–Brickworks merger is a case study in using simple corporate law tools to solve a complex problem. Diversified investment house, Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. (Soul ...

ASIC has invited industry feedback through its consultation process, with submissions due by 5 September 2025. If you are an AFS licensee seeking to provide feedback, please reach out to us as we can ...

These cases reflect a growing trend of courts holding governments and private entities accountable for their contributions to climate change, both globally and domestically. Last week saw significant ...

For renewable energy developers, site selection is not merely about finding available space. Securing a site, whether through acquisition or a long-term lease, requires finding land that satisfies a ...

While the decision in the Same Job, Same Pay case only applies to this particular group of workers, host businesses will need to prepare for labour hire employees and/or unions seeking increased rates ...

The Environment and Sustainable Development 5 Minute Fix is a snapshot of need-to-know news on a range of ESD issues nationally. This edition focuses on the latest in climate litigation and strategy, ...

Conditions precedent compliance and missed opportunities in land development: a cautionary tale ...

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reforming its licensing system under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) (POEO Act) to increase responsiveness, transparency ...