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Roadblocks remain for design protection of Graphical User Interfaces in Australia
Two recent decisions by IP Australia have confirmed that Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) are not certifiable as designs under the Designs Act, due to their transient nature and IP Australia's narrow ...
Court confirms s553C set-off trumps priority unsecured creditor claims over circulating assets
The Supreme Court of Queensland has refused to grant declarations sought by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations that liquidators were required to distribute assets to priority credito ...
High Court clarifies limits on class action Common Fund Orders
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling that clarifies when and how Common Fund Orders can be made in class actions. This decision is particularly relevant to litigation funders, class actio ...
Harnessing AI and data through a new regulatory blueprint? Productivity Commission diverts the conversation
The Productivity Commission released its Interim Report into 'Harnessing data and digital technologies' (Interim Report), with a series of robust recommendations and proposals that are already spurring public debate on key aspects of technology and data regulation and innovation. ...
Allens advises TPG Capital on proposed take-private of Infomedia Limited
Infomedia is a national leader in innovative SaaS, DaaS and AI solutions, empowering global automotive brands to optimise their data and improve customer service. 'We are pleased to support TPG ...
Allens advises lenders on financing of Gnarwarre BESS
The BESS is the second asset to be added to the FRV portfolio financing platform, which Allens helped establish in 2024, following the addition of the 100MW/200MWh Terang BESS. The Australian ...
ESG class actions: emerging trends
As the global push towards decarbonisation and ethical sourcing intensifies, businesses must keep abreast of ESG developments not only to maintain their social licence to operate and comply with evolv ...
Rare guidance from the NSW Supreme Court on when a bank can terminate a customer account
Rare guidance from the NSW Supreme Court on when a bank can terminate a customer account ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
Allens advises Aurumin on proposed acquisition by Brightstar Resources
Under the terms of the scheme, Brightstar will acquire 100% of the issued capital of Aurumin, with Aurumin shareholders to receive 1 Brightstar share for every 4 Aurumin shares. Separately, ...