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Dawn Raids - are you ready?
Surprise inspections by governmental authorities are on the rise. Any company in any sector may be on the receiving end and obstructing a lawful raid is …
New modern slavery reporting requirements beneficial for both human rights and Australian business
As well as contributing to a reduction of instances of modern slavery, a Federal Government proposal to introduce a modern slavery risk reporting regime …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches multi-disciplinary GDPR series
Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to announce the launch of a multi-disciplinary General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) series, with various …
EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
South African mining industry blindsided by Mining Charter III
Much controversy has surrounded the Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (“Mining Charter III”). …
QATAR PROJECTS - WHAT TO DO NOW
Yesterday, we published a client briefing on the immediate steps which you should take if you are affected by this week's decision by Saudi Arabia, the …
Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
Environmental laws trump Linc Energy creditors
Today the Queensland Supreme Court held that an insolvent company’s environmental obligations under State law were unaffected by the liquidators’ …
Queensland environmental laws trump Commonwealth Corporations Act, liquidators are ’executive officers’
Today the Queensland Supreme Court confirmed that the liquidators of an insolvent company are ‘executive officers’ of that company under Queensland’s …
UK Government pushed to impose a corporate duty to prevent human rights abuse
The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights latest report on Human Rights and Business has urged the Government to introduce new legislation and …
Data Breach Notification Laws reinforce emphasis on Cyber Security strategies
Companies across Australia must review their corporate governance and cyber security strategies to ensure they meet the increased regulatory burden …
New mandatory data breach reporting law passed
The Federal Government has today passed the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2016 to amend the Privacy Act 1988 to include mandatory …
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