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Compelling Voice Samples In Domestic Violence Cases: Bombay High Court Clarifies Legal Position

In a noteworthy decision that advances the use of electronic evidence in quasi-criminal proceedings, the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) held that a wife can be compelled to furnish her voice sample...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

DOJ Signals Renewed Prioritization Of Corporate Enforcement With New Policies Regarding Voluntary Disclosure, Monitors, & Whistleblowers

On May 12, 2025, Matthew R. Galeotti, the head of the DOJ's Criminal Division, gave a speech at SIFMA's Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference that previewed subsequently issued policy changes...

PC

Perkins Coie LLP

Behind The Numbers: Unmasking Frauds & Finding Real Growth (Video)

Despite the tightening of legal and regulatory obligations and the implementation of a robust corporate governance framework, corporate frauds continue to occur.

CP

Corporate Professionals

Destruction of documents brings criminal charges in Commerce Commission investigation

Timely reminder that if you receive a statutory information notice from a New Zealand regulator, you should comply with it.

New Zealand Criminal

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

What is the punishment for sexual assault?

Australia Criminal

AL

Astor Legal

We're Holding Institutions Accountable for Injustice

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Strip Searches: Current Class Action and What It Means for Your Right

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Youth Detention or State Violence? The Reiby Youth Justice Ordered to Show CCTV Footage

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

跨省涉企管辖新规对防范"远洋捕捞"的积极意义和思考

AB

AnJie Broad Law Firm

Most common crimes over the long weekend in NSW

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What are the most common crimes in the eastern suburbs of Sydney?

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Identity theft and fraud in Australia: What the 2024 Melbourne case reveals about cybercrime's growing threat

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Civil remedies for domestic violence victim's families

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Murder Trial Underway Over Alleged Mushroom Poisonings

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

GST On Legal Services & Advocate Fees Explained

V

Vakilsearch

News & Cases From China: March 2025

R

Rouse

Mumbai Redevelopment 2024: Legal Guide For Builders, CHS, And Developers

India Real Estate

SC

K Singhania & Co

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

V

Vakilsearch

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

Australia Family

RM

Roam Migration Law

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White Collar Crime

Anti-Corruption & Bribery

Public Order

NSW Strip Searches: Current Class Action and What It Means for Your Right

This important case raises major questions about the legality of recent searches, police accountability, and your rights.

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Statistics Suggest Police Are Solving More Crimes Than Ever Before

The need for a balanced approach to policing that considers both crime prevention and rehabilitation.

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

With Strip Search Class Action About to Begin, Police Admit Strip Search of Girl Was Illegal

The NSW police strip search protocols are contained in the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW).

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Reforms Recommended by the NSW Drug Summit Are Long Overdue

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

What Is The Legal Age To Sit In The Front Seat In Australia?

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Canberra Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Crime Rates

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Cash from Evidence Bags

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Mobile phone fine NSW: Don't take your eyes off the road!

Australia Criminal

JS

JB Solicitors

ASIC quick to utilise Federal Court's expanded jurisdiction to hear criminal matters

Australia Criminal

HR

Holding Redlich

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Crime

Compelling Voice Samples In Domestic Violence Cases: Bombay High Court Clarifies Legal Position

In a noteworthy decision that advances the use of electronic evidence in quasi-criminal proceedings, the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) held that a wife can be compelled to furnish her voice sample...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Maharashtra Government Introduces Bill To Curb Violent And Sexual Advertisements

The Maharashtra state assembly, on March 7, 2025 introduced a bill titled TheMaharashtra Prohibition of Advertisements and Billboards...

India Media & IT

PL

Pioneer Legal

Why Following Your Chinese Supplier's Tariff Advice Could Land YOU In Jail

This is part one of a two-part series on the growing legal risks U.S. companies face when importing from China.

Worldwide International

HS

Harris Sliwoski

Why Following Your Chinese Supplier's Tariff Advice Could Land YOU In Jail: Part 2, It Will Likely Be Your DDP Deal That Will Put You There

Worldwide International

HS

Harris Sliwoski

What is the punishment for sexual assault?

Australia Criminal

AL

Astor Legal

Striking A Balance In Sexual Harassment Cases

India Employment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

中国知识产权的刑事规制新动态——全国知识产权周专文

AB

AnJie Broad Law Firm

Latest Development In China's Criminal Regulation On Intellectual Property

AB

AnJie Broad Law Firm

We're Holding Institutions Accountable for Injustice

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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Corporate Crime

Behind The Numbers: Unmasking Frauds & Finding Real Growth (Video)

Despite the tightening of legal and regulatory obligations and the implementation of a robust corporate governance framework, corporate frauds continue to occur.

CP

Corporate Professionals

Reforms Recommended by the NSW Drug Summit Are Long Overdue

2024 New South Wales Drug Summit report recommended 56 priority actions are taken.

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Thailand Launches Measures To Suppress Corporate Mule Accounts

On January 1, 2025, the Department of Business Development (DBD) in Thailand's Ministry of Commerce implemented new stringent corporate registration screening measures...

Thailand Commercial

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Employment issues with criminal consequences – the criminalisation of wage theft

New Zealand Criminal

CL

Cavell Leitch

ASIC quick to utilise Federal Court's expanded jurisdiction to hear criminal matters

Australia Criminal

HR

Holding Redlich

Corporate Accountability And Director Liability: Decoding Vicarious Liability In Indian Law

India Commercial

Trinity Chambers

High Court rulings redefine permanent stays in historical abuse cases

Australia Criminal

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Corporate Criminal Liability: A Comparative Analysis Between India And The USA

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Webinar Q&As: Navigating the New Australian Anti-Bribery Laws | What You Need to Know

Australia Criminal

PA

Piper Alderman

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Terrorism & National Security

Dirty money and dubious structures: 7 practical insights into the revamped Hong Kong AML/CTF regime

This alert answers the most asked questions about the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime.

Hong Kong Strategy

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

AML guidelines for Hong Kong's securities sector

Hong Kong has adopted anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures for financial institutions.

Hong Kong Commercial

D

Deacons

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Code of Practice: Who am I? AML/CFT Identity Verification Code of Practice 2011

A summary of the details of the Code of Practice under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.

New Zealand Government

CT

Chapman Tripp

External Administration and AML/CTF Act obligations

Australia Government

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Update on the Establishment of The Military Court Of Australia

Australia Government

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Can Your Charity Escape The Anti-Money Laundering Regime?

New Zealand Finance

CT

Chapman Tripp

New Military Court of Australia Announced: a Constitutional Alternative?

Australia Government

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

ACCC v DRS C3 Systems Inc - Government Procurement and Anti-Competitive Conduct

Australia Government

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Anti-Money Laundering And Countering Financing Of Terrorism Bill Introduced To Parliament

New Zealand Government

DP

DLA Piper Australia

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Latest Videos

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Behind The Numbers: Unmasking Frauds & Finding Real Growth (Video)

CP

Corporate Professionals

Webinar: AML for Lawyers – Restraining Orders First Conference

D+

Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Rupinder Malik | White Collar Crimes In India – Key Developments And Enforcement Priorities (Video)

J

JSA

Understanding The Process Of Making A Police Complaint In India: A Guide For Commoners (Video)

Century Law Firm

NSW affirmative consent campaign hits nail on the head, experts say

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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