Everyone Deserves a Fair Go
‘I see (the defendants) as vulgar, anti-establishment, antisocial and unpragmatic, but none of those things are indictable’ – Robert Schultz (Prosecutor), The Trial of…
Tax Crime – What are the Criminal Consequences?
How do you lose $8.7 billion? It’s got us scratching our heads. But according to the ABC, that’s how much the Australian Government lost…
When police powers go too far: incitement charges in Victoria
If you haven’t watched The Social Dilemma yet, put it next on your to-watch list. Better yet, substitute the 144 minutes the average person…
Things that make you go what?! The most absurd breaches of law during COVID-19
It’s time for a break from all the heavy legal stuff and COVID-19 impacts we’ve been writing about. As 2020 rolls on, we thought…
Con artists, coronavirus and fraud: What you need to know
Goodbye $12, 712, 415. That’s how much money Australians lost in June 2020 to coronavirus scams. 15, 491 cases were reported, according to Scamwatch.…
Were there any alternatives? Police powers and COVID-19
At the peak of the nation’s COVID-19 control measures, police were granted sweeping powers over Australian citizens. Leaving your house without a reasonable excuse…
Your phone is not safe – cybersecurity and why hitting delete is not enough
“It is only when they go wrong that machines remind you how powerful they are” – Clive James. What happens to your phone data when…
Personal Liability for directors and business owners in a post-COVID world
Directors and business owners, do you know what guarantees you have signed for? At Green & Associates, we know that many directors and business…
Force Majeure and Frustration: legal remedies for businesses unable to fulfil their contractual obligations due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has certainly thrown everyone’s lives around. From banning mass gathering to lockdowns to new social distancing measures, it’s a heck of a lot…
Lessons from Netflix’s When They See Us
We love a good Netflix series as much as anyone else. But our latest pick goes far further than simply a good watch –…