Government backs most financial abuse inquiry recommendations
The government supports 58 of 61 recommendations from the financial abuse inquiry, addressing credit, privacy, and domestic violence protections.
AI and New High Court Rules Affect NZ Business Disputes
New High Court rules and AI applications are transforming how NZ businesses handle commercial disputes, posing risks many firms are…
Australia introduces minimum tax on trusts
Australia introduces minimum tax on trusts to reform discretionary trusts and align tax treatment with wage income.
Minority shareholder wins $3.6m payout
A minority shareholder wins a $3.6 million payout after a Victorian court rejected claims that their stake was worthless, ruling…
NSW Plans Tough Labour Hire Law to Fight Slavery
NSW plans tough labour hire law to combat modern slavery, requiring licensed operators and imposing criminal penalties for non-compliance.
Law Council Rejects Systemic Misconduct Claims in Migration Law
The Law Council of Australia rejects systemic migration law misconduct claims, emphasizing existing oversight systems for practitioner discipline.
AI and New High Court Rules Affect NZ Business Disputes
Lawyer reviewing AI-assisted legal document. Artificial intelligence applications are altering the manner in which New Zealand firms handle commercial disputes, creating hazards that, according to legal specialists, most companies are only starting to grasp. Inserting a draft advisory letter or board report into a publicly accessible, generic AI system to refine its phrasing before distribution might appear to be a standard proofreading task for a general counsel. Yet, from a…
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ESG factors boost Asian M&A value
Dealmakers with more mature ESG due diligence practices were far more willing to pay a premium for high-performing targets. A recent global survey reveals that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly influencing Asian dealmaking. Among 600 M&A professionals across 35 regions, 71 percent noted a rise in ESG importance over the last 12 to 18 months. Furthermore, 82 percent now include ESG in their M&A strategies, a notable…
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