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Sexual abuse includes any form of sexual violence, including non-consensual sexual contact, rape, incest, and child molestation. Sexual harassment also constitutes sexual abuse, as the victim doesn’t have to be physically touched or experience prolonged sexual assault or contact. Sexual harassment includes sex-based harassment, offensive “jokes” or comments based on sex, unwanted sexual contact or […]
Westpac admitted to six civil penalty proceedings that were filed by Australia’s securities regulator, including claims against its banking, superannuation wealth management, and divested general insurance units. According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Westpac charged more than A$10 million in advice fees to over 11,000 deceased customers. ASIC also claims that Westpac […]
On Monday, Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes testified that she was abused by her former romantic partner and Theranos executive Ramesh Balwani. She said the relationship had a pervasive impact on her during the period when she is accused of committing fraud. There were moments during Holmes’ fourth day on stand when she […]
Whilst it might be understandable that organisations feel wronged if an anonymous employee leaks concerns or information about their employer’s activities, whistleblowing is often an indication that something is wrong in the workplace. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has recently put the practice back in the headlines once again, but do most businesses know what exactly […]
While in prison, you may have probably heard many things about restrictions and free movement abroad. It may create conflict in mind when hearing information relating to moving overseas with a criminal record. You may even think of how many felonies can be reduced to misdemeanours, but you need to know a few things beforehand. […]
The lawsuit was filed in a Manhattan federal court last Wednesday, almost three months after Peloton launched its apparel brand. The launch marked an “amicable” end to a five-year co-branding partnership between the two companies. Peloton has said that Lululemon’s claims that five of its bra and legging products infringed six Lululemon design patents lack […]
What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “lawyer?” It typically conjures up images of a stuffy, old man who wears a tie and speaks with an accent. And while this may be true for some lawyers, there are plenty of exceptions. In fact, many attorneys have become more progressive over […]
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