Accounting

Accounting Evolution: Fewer Lawsuits but Larger and Slower

19 March 2026


By Sarah Wilson

Accounting-related class action lawsuits fell to their lowest level in more than two decades in 2025 according to new data, which also reveals AI washing risks. …

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Shareholder Rights Under Pressure: Three Developments to Watch

13 March 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A clash over a BP shareholder resolution, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) retreat from traditional proposal review and ExxonMobil’s planned move to Texas

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legal action

Anti-SLAPP action proposed by UK government


December 6th, 2022

Legislative reforms to tackle the increased use of strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP) cases against journalists and watchdogs have been proposed by the UK government.

The new legislation will prevent …

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Ferrier Hodgson, the administrators of ABC Learning (a former constituent of the S&P/ASX 100), are reportedly investigating a A$1bn damages claim against the former directors and the auditors. The administrators are being funded by IMF Australia (a listed company which …

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In December 2007, ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria against six former directors and officers of AWB Ltd, the ex-ASX 100 constituent. The trial against the former CEO, Andrew Lindberg began in the Victorian Courts …

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