On 29 November 2018, the Modern Slavery Bill 2018 was passed in the House of Representatives, heralding a new statutory modern slavery reporting requirement for larger companies operating in Australia.

Climate-related risk is increasingly a focus of governments and regulators across the globe.

ASX released a Consultation Paper Simply, clarifying and enhancing the integrity and efficiency of the ASX listing rules on 28 November 2018 seeking feedback on the most significant proposed amendments to the ASX Listing Rules seen in a long time.

The legalization of private cultivation, possession and the use of cannabis in South Africa, following a landmark judgment handed down on September 18, 2018 by the Constitutional Court has had the effect of changing the law which will undoubtedly require transformation in the insurance industry.

Parker is our new chatbot trained in answering various questions regarding the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).

AFCA becomes one-stop-shop for financial services disputes

In this edition of Insurance Focus we take stock of the red-lines, breakthroughs, bust-ups and backstops in the United Kingdom’s attempts to secure a financial services deal before exiting the European Union.

The proposals for the amendment of Council Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (commonly referred to as “DAC 6”) originally announced by the European Commission in June 2017, are now in force. The legislation aims to combat aggressive tax planning and improve tax transparency in the EU.

In Engelhart CTP (US) LLC v Lloyd’s Syndicate 1221 for the 2014 Year of Account & 6 others the court has confirmed that construction of an All Risks cargo policy does not extend cover to paper losses unless specifically provided for in the policy itself.

On March 29, 2017, the UK Government triggered Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.

Welcome to the November 2018 edition of Legalseas.

Last week the community became aware of an extraordinary shock to the criminal justice system in Victoria.

Welcome to our Regulatory Compliance Consulting webinar series; providing practical considerations and insight into the challenges facing compliance and risk functions.

Businesses will have to wait until next year for final confirmation of their obligations under proposed changes to Australia’s whistleblowing laws.

A working group established through the Clean Energy Council has published a consultation draft of the Behind the Meter Distributed Energy Resources Provider Code (BTM Code).

On 17 December 2018 a new security of payment regime took effect in Queensland.

ASIC has reached out to respondents to Consultation Paper 301 Foreign financial services providers (CP 301), including industry bodies to provide an update on this relief.

It has been a tumultuous year for the franchise sector, but the year ends with new opportunities on the horizon and a great opportunity for the sector to self-regulate and stave off further legislation.

Hello, and welcome to the continuation of our series on governance and conduct.

Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code provides a mechanism for obtaining recognition and other relief in aid of a foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, or debt restructuring (i.e., a foreign proceeding) in the U.S. Interesting cross-border issues that implicate comity and other considerations often arise in Chapter 15 cases.