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Medibank class action: navigating the legal privilege maze

A&O Shearman on 4/23/2025

Concerns about claims of legal professional privilege over third-party investigation reports produced in the course of responding to cyberattacks, and the extent to which such reports can be shielded from disclosure in legal...more

February 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 3/26/2025

Australian Update - ASIC's Key Issues Outlook for 2025 - On 24 January 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released its key issues outlook for 2025 which provides insights for Australian...more

November 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 12/16/2024

Australian Update - Appointment of the Inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner - On 11 November 2023, the Attorney-General announced the appointment of Chris Evans as the inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner...more

Navigating the New Era of Greenwashing Regulations in the Fashion Industry

White & Case LLP on 11/26/2024

In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The luxury fashion industry, as a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, faces increasing scrutiny in this...more

July 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 8/20/2024

Australian Update - Proposed Code of Practice to Reduce Modern Slavery Through Lending, Investment and Asset Management - The New South Wales (NSW) Anti-Slavery Commissioner (Commissioner) recently released its discussion...more

March 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 4/2/2024

Australian Update - Australian Securities and Investments Commission Continues Greenwashing Enforcement Efforts - On 28 February 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reported that an outsourced...more

ESG in APAC: 3 Trends to Watch in 2024

White & Case LLP on 3/7/2024

Faced with increased scrutiny by consumers, regulators, shareholders and boards, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have been at the forefront for multinational companies globally. Multinational...more

February 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 3/1/2024

Australian Update - Draft Legislation – Climate-Related Financial Disclosures The Australian Government has released Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Climate-related financial disclosure, which is draft legislation...more

Australian Government Releases Draft Climate Disclosure Laws

Jones Day on 2/2/2024

The Situation: The Australian government has released its widely anticipated exposure draft legislation for the introduction of Australia's national mandatory climate-related financial disclosures regime....more

December 2023 ESG Policy Update - Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 12/27/2023

Australian Update - ASIC to Focus on Net Zero Statements and Targets - On 21-22 November 2023, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) hosted the ASIC Annual Forum, outlining: The progress and outcomes ASIC...more

Data Breach Class Actions in Australia

Jones Day on 5/28/2019

Australia has started to observe a rise in the number of data breach class actions being investigated and filed, although there has not yet been a successful data breach class action there. A range of factors are at play...more

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