New bribery offenses in Australia now make it easier for authorities to prosecute organizations and require companies to exercise greater oversight and controls. Australia’s regulators remain active in greenwashing and other...more
1/28/2025
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A recent judgment of the Australian Federal Court has highlighted the risk of waiving legal professional privilege if companies refer to the findings of a privileged report in public statements....more