Migrant Crisis Series

US deal is a good news story for refugees -- here's why it took so long

Nov 13, 2016 21:09 pm UTC| Law

Alex Reilly, Deputy Dean and Director of the Public Law and Policy Research Unit, Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide The Australian government has announced a new deal, long-expected in policy circles, that...

AI Should Get Credit For Its Inventions Law Expert Says

Nov 11, 2016 09:38 am UTC| Technology Law

A lawyer recently published a paper arguing that the patent for anything that an artificial intelligence creates should be credited to the AI and not the people who made the AI. This is touching on the controversial topic...

Big Tobacco loses tax battle in California, but Big Marijuana is on the rise

Nov 10, 2016 01:30 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

California voters handed Big Tobacco a resounding defeat Tuesday when they passed Proposition 56 to raise the cigarette tax by US$2 a pack (with increases in e-cigarettes and other tobacco products). This is the first...

Tata succession battle is an omen for family firms in Asia

Nov 08, 2016 15:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

A trip to India by the British prime minister, Theresa May, has been dominated by discussion around visa conditions and trade, and frequent appearances alongside her counterpart Narendra Modi. One meeting that has failed...

Equity crowdfunding requires a rethink on company structure

Nov 08, 2016 13:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business Law

The vast majority of Australian companies are privately held. There are many advantages for this. Private companies face fewer regulations and lower requirements than public companies when it comes to reporting to...

Digital Currency Revolution

US Justice Department to prepare bitcoin regulations, seeks experienced attorneys

Nov 08, 2016 04:59 am UTC| Digital Currency Law

The Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking experienced attorneys for thepreparation of policies and regulations governing digital currency such as bitcoin. According to the recent job...

Intelligence agencies to be scrutinised

Nov 07, 2016 10:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Australias intelligence agencies will undergo a broad review over the next few months. The review, announced by Malcolm Turnbull, will be done by Professor Michael LEstrange, a former secretary of the foreign affairs...