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HSF launches Academy to help businesses understand emerging tech
As organisations continue to grapple with the legal and regulatory risks associated with emerging technologies, Herbert Smith Freehills is launching a …
Momentum is building (again) for AI regulation in Australia
The Australian Government is calling for industry consultation to inform the appropriate regulatory and policy responses to mitigate the potential risks …
Australia policyholder insurance highlights 2022
Our assessment of the key lessons for insurance policyholders based on last year’s top cases and market developments.Click here to download This unique …
From Smart Contract to Interpol Red Notice – Developer Liability
Companies and individual developers in the web 3.0 space may not be aware but, as smart contract programs gain wider reach, they will be increasingly …
ACCC recommends far-reaching regulatory reforms shaping how digital businesses operate and engage with consumers
The Australian competition watchdog's proposals suggest a more muscular approach to regulating digital service providersWhile certain proposals are …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Commonwealth Bank of Australia on its A$1.777 billion offer of PERLS XV
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to be advising Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on its offer of CommBank PERLS XV Capital Notes to raise …
Class Actions Fireside podcast series
Our series charting group actions in Australia brings you the latest developments in accessible video and podcast formJoin our leading class action …
The devil is in the detail: Federal Court of Australia rejects insurance claim for ransomware attack
Like all forms of insurance, the cover actually provided by policies which might be thought to cover losses arising from ‘cyber risk’ depends on the …
Penalties for breaches of Australian competition and consumer law set to increase
On 18 August 2022, the Commonwealth Government released draft legislation proposing five-fold increases in the maximum penalties that apply to companies …
When notification and disclosure collide
A claim under a Directors and Officers liability policy for investigation, defence and settlement costs has ended with the New South Wales Supreme …
Australian regulator consults on new operational risk management prudential standard
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its consultation on a new cross-industry prudential standard for operational risk …
Time for reform: Can Australia bring secured transaction law into the digital age?
Reforms to Australian secured transaction law is required to meet the demands of the modern and adaptive digital asset marketplace – but will Australia’s …
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