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Respect@Work: Australian Government consults on positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
With workplace harassment remaining high on the agenda, political commitment to sweeping reform is still unclearThe issue is likely to remain in the …
Bill proposing civil penalties and other changes to unfair contract terms regime introduced to Parliament
This article was originally published on 3 September 2021 but revised with further updates. On 9 February 2022, legislation amending the unfair contract …
2022 Australian Federal Election and Workplace Reform
Another federal election campaign is almost upon us, with expectation for a 14 May poll date building. For industrial relations practitioners, this often …
Is it game over for computer-implemented inventions in Australia?
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has provided some clarity on assessing whether computer-implemented inventions constitute patentable …
What you need to know about NFT trends in the consumer sector
Mainstream consumer brands are beginning to capitalise on the new commercial opportunities that NFTs have to offer.Brands considering NFT arrangements …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Adairs on its A$80 million acquisition of Focus on Furniture
Herbert Smith Freehills’ private M&A team has advised Adairs on its A$80 million acquisition of Focus on Furniture.Adairs is a leading home …
Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Australian Consumer Law - 10 Years Old and Really Growing Up
During this session our diverse group of panellists, including representatives from the ACCC, Telstra and Choice, explored the impact of the ACL on …
Reckitt Benckiser puts a Finish (for now) to competitor’s launch of dishwashing tablets
Businesses launching a new brand in the Australian market need to consider the competitive landscape of existing brands, and the risk of a competitor …
Corporate Governance Symposium - issues for consumer-facing businesses
Our annual take on the emerging issues that customer-facing businesses are experiencing in Australia. Latest content in our corporate governance …
The Future of Consumer – 2021 APAC predictions
2020 presented a number of significant challenges with Covid-19 accelerating some of the existing trends in the consumer sector – and we expect to see …
How much detail of potential claims is needed prior to renewal?
When it comes to renewing “claims made and notified” policies (such as D&O insurance and Professional Indemnity), policyholders must be careful to …
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