Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance Facing Penalties and Punitive Orders over “60-Month Interest-Free” Advertising Campaign
Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (Harvey Norman) and Latitude Finance Australia (Latitude) have been embroiled in a significant legal battle over false and misleading advertisements, culminating in a…
Disqualifications and Jail Time: ASIC Increasing Pressure on Directors for Mismanagement
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published a media release providing a quarterly report on its actions against directors who fail to properly manage their company and…
Greenwashing Leads to $11.3 Million Penalty for Superannuation Giant Mercer
Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited (Mercer), a significant player with total assets under management to the value of approximately $65 billion, recently faced heavy scrutiny from the Federal…
Massive Fines Loom for Supermarkets as Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Set to Become Mandatory
A Greens-led inquiry has found that large Australian Supermarkets abuse their market power, which has led to the Australian Federal Government announcing that it will impose a mandatory code of…
When Reputation Assists in Protecting Your Brand
A case analysis of Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1587
The Implications of Bankruptcy: Barry Decision Provides Insights into Corporate and SMSF Affairs
As seen in the matter of an application by Barry [2024] FCA 13 (Barry), bankruptcy can have a ripple effect on the management of corporations and a superannuation entity. Barry serves as a warning of…
Revisiting Legal and Ethical Standards: Lessons From Henderson for Financial Advisers
Mr Sam Henderson was once one of the most prominent figures in the financial planning industry as CEO of Henderson Maxwell, television show host, and an occasional columnist for the Australian…
Federal Court of Australia Provides Guidance on the Requirements for Licensees to Take Reasonable Steps
The Federal Court’s Decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) v R M Capital Pty Ltd
The Importance of an Appropriate AFSL
iExtend launched in 2021 and was designed to offer an alternative life insurance solution for consumers considering cancelling their policy. While a range of processes and conditions were attached…
2025 Edition of Best Lawyers: Celebrating Our Leaders and a Rising Star
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is delighted to announce that several of our firm’s leaders and a rising star have been recognised in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in Australia awards across 15 categories.…
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