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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Biannual Banking Litigation Update (Autumn 2022)
Welcome to the Autumn 2022 edition of our biannual Banking Litigation Update, in which we highlight the most important cases and developments affecting …
Snapshot of a Second Career: Michael Walter
Class Actions Fireside podcast series
Our series charting group actions in Australia brings you the latest developments in accessible video and podcast formJoin our leading class action …
Combination demerger: A novel alternative to the demerger vs divestment decision
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Takeover timing lessons from Thiess’s bid for MACA
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Hong Kong Competition Commission begins landmark resale price maintenance enforcement
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Quantum leap - Australia targets growth of its quantum industry to realise global ambitions
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Senator Bragg outlines private member’s bill on Australian regulation for digital assets
The draft bill looks to address growing concerns Australia has fallen behind on consumer protection and investment opportunities across the crypto …
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