From intellectual property to employment to tax, the challenge of managing companies' key assets has never been more pressing. And with the post-Covid revolution in work, technological challenges to IP and strain on public finances, there may be trouble ahead.
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Germany set to introduce energy windfall tax before 2023
If adopted the surprise new tax will impose a significant increase on businesses' tax and compliance burdensThe current draft law prepared by the German …
A new normal: data governance and internal stakeholder alignment
Building a robust data governance and privacy compliance regime requires strategic planning and meaningful business buy-in. As the spotlight on data …
Australian start-ups remain positive, plan to raise survey finds
Overall the survey points to a picture of resilience in Australian start-ups and a belief in the long term prospects for companies and the ecosystem.
Key changes in data privacy and cyber security laws across Southeast Asia in 2022
2022 is a milestone year for data privacy and cyber security laws developments across Southeast Asia. We set out the key changes as follows: The new …
Dutch Legislators Propose Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Law
The landmark proposal forms part of a widening global trend to ensure firms monitor adverse impacts on issues such as human rights and the environment On …
B20/G20: Next steps for business
Herbert Smith Freehills CEO Justin D'Agostino reports back from the B20 Indonesia on the optimism and opportunities emerging for business after attending …
CODE IS NOT LAW — ARBITRATION'S CRITICAL ROLE IN RESOLVING CRYPTO DISPUTES
With the crypto market enduring its most significant test to date, we explore how arbitration has become the industry's go-to forum for solving complex …
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 …
Term SOFR in USD loans
There has been a divergence in the international market in the rate which will replace USD LIBOR when it is discontinued at the end of June next year. …
UNLOCKING ESG INVESTMENT IN AUSTRALIA
Today’s investors, consumers and employees expect companies to take the lead on ESG initiatives – requiring sharp focus on the investments required to …
ASIC’s new views on material adverse change conditions
In its September Corporate Finance Update, ASIC outlined its expectation that material adverse change (MAC) conditions contain objective and quantifiable …
The Supreme Court of NSW's latest thinking on shareholder communications
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has recently provided guidance on its requirements for communications with shareholders via inbound and outbound …
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