Significant new penalties - up to $50 million - will soon apply to any business that includes unfair contract terms (UCTs) in its standard form contracts. The crackdown aims to provide a stronger deterrent against including such terms in commercial agreements - whether they are relied upon or not.

Law Squared welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the Australian Treasury’s Review of AI and the Australian Consumer Law discussion paper. The Discussion Paper is an important chance to participate in Government Policy regarding Artificial Intelligence and its application to the Australian Consumer Law.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has evolved beyond buzzwords, becoming a critical business mandate. For in-house lawyers, entrusted with the dual roles of strategic advisors and stewards of legal compliance, the imperative to align corporate practices with evolving ESG goals has never been greater – or more complex.

There are several potential dispute resolution mechanisms that you can choose from, and each option comes with differing advantages and disadvantages

Use our Need to Know Guide to help you decide which is most suitable for your business.

Use our Amendment Navigator to understand what’s changed and the steps now required to terminate a Body Corporate in Queensland. 

Like a piece of metal, Boilerplate clauses are the backbone of an agreement. So, if these clauses are poorly designed, they can unravel the whole contract.

As boardroom conversations shift from “How do we govern?” to “How can AI help us govern better?”, directors must have a clear understanding of how AI intersects with fiduciary duties, independent judgement and the fundamentals of good governance. Join as expert speakers as they explore where AI can add real value, where caution is required, and why human-led governance remains essential.