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ASIC’s spotlight on cyber security: Implications for company directors
In a March 2024 keynote speech, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chair Joe Longo observed, in an expression of self-described ‘tough love’, that ‘[b]eing a director isn’t easy – if it …
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Bennett Hosts Invitation only Sundowner to celebrate the Harvesters in Perth activation
On Thursday 20 June 2024, the Dowerin Machinery Field Days (Field Days) captured Perth’s attention with a spectacular activation celebrating all things machinery innovation and agriculture tech. The activation featured dynamic driving …
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How your Western Australian postcode could affect your success in a defamation case
On 26 June, The Sydney Morning Herald published an article by Michaela Whitbourn titled, ‘How your postcode could affect your success in a defamation case’. The piece considered how defamation laws around …
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ESG Litigation: a case of Active Greenwashing
The recent decision of the in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v LGSS Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 587 (LGSS) provides an example of successful regulatory enforcement action against greenwashing and contains valuable …
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Trusts & the Doctrine of Merger: Can a trust exist where the sole beneficiary and sole trustee of a trust are the same person?
In Adamstoun Holdings Pty Ltd v Brogue Tableau Pty Ltd (‘Adamstoun’), the Western Australian Court of Appeal considered the rationale for the extinguishment of a trust where a sole beneficiary becomes the …
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Bennett sponsors Notre Dame Law Students’ Society (NDLSS) Senior Moot Grand Final
On Monday 22 April 2024, Bennett sponsored the Notre Dame Law Students’ Society (NDLSS) Senior Moot Grand Final competition. The Senior Mooting Competition is one of the most well-known and prestigious competitions …
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Bennett’s Baristas and Solicitors – Fostering Connections and Community
On 23 February 2024, Bennett Solicitors hosted another series of our renowned event, “Baristas and Solicitors.” This unique gathering provided a refreshing environment, offering our younger lawyers an informal platform to forge …
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Bennett hosts an Audience with Michael Klim OAM
In March 2024, Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law had the privilege of hosting Michael Klim OAM, one of Australia’s great swimming heroes. Michael is a 2-time Olympic gold medallist, 5-time Commonwealth …
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Bennett hosts modern digital warfare – what can we learn from the past?
The first Briefing event for Bennett saw clients and colleagues gather at Bennett’s boardroom for an captivating discussion led by Tom Jreige, former CEO of Adisyn and moderated by Principal Thaw Thaw …
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Official unveiling of our new artwork Ngurra
The first event of the year for Bennett was held on January 11th, where colleagues and clients welcomed to our offices overlooking the Swan River special guests and staff for the official …
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