Holgate said the employees were given the watches, which were later valued at $20,000 in total, as a “thank you” gift for their hard work. Holgate rejected suggestions that they were paid for with taxpayers funds. However, the gifts immediately became a political issue. Earlier this year, Holgate told a Senate inquiry that Australia Post’s […]
The term “vaccine passport” has come into common parlance in 2021 as countries gradually immunise their populations against COVID-19. It is also a misnomer; a vaccine passport does not confirm its carrier’s citizenship or identity, though it does affect their ability to travel internationally or even enter certain domestic venues.
Eco-friendly, sustainable, biodegradable, carbon-free, better for the planet, fair trade: these are claims that are multiplying in the marketing messaging of companies from all industries.
Climate change and other global issues have grown increasingly important to investors and organisations around the world. Ken Rivlin, head of Allen & Overy’s International Environmental Law Group, explores the rise of ESG as a business priority and how firms can best adapt.
Though there have been no fundamental statutory changes to equal pay rights in the UK for almost four decades, gender-based pay discrepancies are coming under ever greater scrutiny at home and abroad, Below, Lawyer Monthly hears from Michael Malone on how pay inequality is addressed in larger organisations and how employers can avoid discriminating through a better understanding of their pay systems.
Two cases dating back to August 2018 were considered by the Federal Court of Justice. Facebook had deleted comments that criticised Muslim migrants and other people of immigrant origin. The social media giant also suspended the users’ accounts. However, the Federal Court ordered Facebook to restore the posts, ruling that Facebook was not entitled to […]
Stephen Halloran, Director at Lawtons Solicitors, criminal defence solicitors in London share their expertise on the difference between wrongful and fraudulent trading. Wrongful and fraudulent trading are two different types of trading offences that company directors should be extremely mindful of. The main difference between the two is the intent and deception behind the actions. […]
The CPSC has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the retail giant of refusing to recognise the CPSC’s authority to force the company to recall defective products.
Aman Johal, Lawyer and Director of Your Lawyers, shares the lessons that UK businesses can learn from Chinese ride-hailing company Didi's recent cybersecurity review. In the latest escalation of Chinese authorities cracking down on its tech sector, one of the biggest ride-hailing services, Didi Chuxing, is now under investigation by the country’s internet regulator. It […]
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