Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law split after 14 years
Singapore’s legal sector faces disruption as Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law dissolve their 14-year alliance, reshaping local-international law firm collaborat
Weil Gotshal Launches Asia Capital Markets Practice with Shu Du
Weil Gotshal launches Asia capital markets practice with Shu Du, appointing the former Skadden Beijing head as Hong Kong corporate…
Asian Tech Firms Embed Lawyers in Design Teams
Asian tech firms are embedding lawyers in design teams to tackle regulatory fragmentation and AI adoption, ensuring compliance from the…
Macau tightens fund rules to boost investment beyond gambling
Macau’s new fund rules aim to diversify investment beyond gambling, with strict guidelines for fund-of-funds under Law 11/2025 to stabilize…
Bae Kim hires former prosecutor and India lawyer
Bae Kim hires former prosecutor to bolster white-collar crime defense capabilities and India-focused services.
Bae Kim hires former prosecutor and India lawyer
Bae Kim hires former prosecutor to bolster white-collar crime defense capabilities and India-focused services.
VCAT Ruling on Late Joinder in Building Disputes
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal building proceedings. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) does not have the power to make Orders nunc pro tunc, or with retrospective effect. The Victorian Supreme Court has confirmed that a building action is not considered "brought" until VCAT formally joins a party to the proceedings. This ruling clarifies how limitation periods apply to complex building disputes in the state. Timeline of a delayed…
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Australian firms flag AI cyber risks understanding low
Cyber security concept depicted with a creative text collage on striped background. Photo: Ann H/Pexels Australia’s fourth HSF Kramer Cyber Risk Survey, which polls general and senior legal counsel at leading firms, shows that AI dominates the cyber-risk conversation, yet most executives still lack a clear grasp of the new threats. AI alters the nature of cyber attacks, but understanding is limited According to the survey, 97 percent of respondents…