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“All is fair in love and war” – but what about in industrial relations?
It was once said (and many times repeated) that “[t]he adage ‘‘all is fair in love and war’’ is… as much applicable to industrial warfare as to any other …
Industrial Relations Law Reform Agenda
Having difficulty cutting across the campaigning to focus on the actual policies of each party? Herbert Smith Freehills have prepared and continually …
After the Election: changes to safety right of entry?
The paucity of detail on the ALP’s law reform agenda in respect of right of entry could mean one of two things. No significant reform is planned, or …
US sanctions enforcement action highlights the importance of human rights due diligence
A recent enforcement action by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has highlighted the importance of human rights …
Court of Appeal confirms Morrisons vicariously liable for employee's deliberate actions in first successful UK class action for data breach
The Court of Appeal has today dismissed an appeal against the High Court's decision that Morrisons was vicariously liable for its employee’s misuse of …
Modern slavery reporting is coming – you won’t escape the net
Companies (and certain other entities) which meet required revenue and activity thresholds may be required to report on modern slavery risks within both …
Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Elected to Board of Directors at Liberty
Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Shameem Ahmad has been elected to become a member of the Board of Directors of Liberty, a leading human rights …
Herbert Smith Freehills leads on deal count in M&A league table results
Herbert Smith Freehills has continued its run as the preeminent legal advisor for M&A transactions in Australia, topping both the Thomson Reuters and …
Upheaval and uncertainty in mineral regulation in key African mining jurisdictions
Resurgence of resource nationalism highlights the importance of investment treaty protectionsThe last year has seen significant changes to mineral …
Modern Slavery Law proposed for Hong Kong
Dennis Kwok, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, has sent the Chief Executive a draft Modern Slavery Bill 2017 ("Draft Bill") for consideration. …
The view from Brussels – Brexit negotiations – Developments in October
The Brexit debate often looks different viewed from Brussels rather than from London. It is however important for businesses to also keep in mind the …
Padlocking the safe in a digital world
Cyber security is a constant and evolving threat across all sectors of the global economy. No bank is immune. Given the impact that a cyber incident can …
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