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Asia-Pacific Competition Law Guide 2022
We are pleased to announce the launch of the sixth edition of Herbert Smith Freehills’ Asia-Pacific Competition Law Guide. Since the previous edition of …
Roger that! Australian Federal Court decision a timely reminder of the value of design rights
Litigation over designs is relatively uncommon in Australia.Nevertheless, the designs scheme can be effectively utilised by designers to enforce their …
To register or not...? State of Escape decision reinforces value of design registration over attempts to rely on copyright
For designers and manufacturers launching new products, registered designs are the most appropriate means of protecting the design of, or embodied in, …
Systemic and Shameful: Expanded Criminal Sanctions on the Horizon for Australian firms Engaging in Wage Theft?
Senate committee report puts tougher measures against employers underpaying wages back on the agendaOn 30 March 2022, the Senate Economics References …
Whistle while you work – predictions for Australia’s whistleblowing and anti-corruption reform
This article was originally published 30 March 2022 and updated on 20 April 2022. Since this article was originally published the ALP …
Federal Budget Workplace Round-Up
With concerns about the increased cost of living and the record-low unemployment rates in Australia, the Morrison Government has announced a budget that …
A MATTER OF TRUST – THE EVOLUTION OF THE CONSUMER WORKPLACE
Our webinar discusses how companies focusing on the human – rather than transactional – aspects of staff relationships will have the edge in 2022On the …
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 …
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