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Statement from Allens on High Court decision
It is a fundamental human right, acknowledged by Magna Carta and confirmed by the separation of powers in our constitution, that people should not be imprisoned unless they have been found by a cou ...
Allens advises lenders on sustainable loan to fund affordable housing
The Building Communities consortium is comprised of Tetris Capital and community housing providers Community Housing (Victoria) Limited, Women’s Property Initiatives and Aboriginal Community Housin ...
Booking.com not so generic.com in the US?
The US Supreme Court held that Booking.com is not a generic term and can be registered as a trade mark, presenting an opportunity for online businesses trading in the US under 'generic.com' domain names to seek trade mark registration. ...
More certainty for foreign corporations under Alien Tort Claims Act
Since a landmark decision has narrowed available claims against defendants under the Alien Tort Claims Act for alleged violations of customary international law US courts have sought to clarify exactly what geographical connection is required to justify a claim against corporate defendants Partner ...
The revival of the Retailer Reliability Obligation
In the wake of the last COAG Energy Council meeting at which it was agreed the National Energy Guarantees reliability component should be progressed new draft legislation gives effect to a Retailer Reliability Obligation Partner Anna Collyer and Associate Luisa Colosimo report ...
Don't sweat it - Federal Court finds 'clinical strength' claims on deodorant were not misleading
The Federal Court found in a dispute between Unilver and Beiersdorf, that the use of 'clinical strength' marketing in relation to Nivea deodorants was not false, misleading or deceptive as Unilever had claimed. ...
InIP: What's happening in intellectual property - November 2023
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...
Vietnam cross-border lending guide
Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors. Both Vietnamese and foreign-invested enterprises constantly require debt capital from overseas lenders to establish and grow their businesses. Further, the demand for cross-border financing has also been boosted by a growing nu ...
Agriculture, food and beverage sector - M&A and governance update
Despite a more cautious market in 2023, M&A in the agricultural, food and beverage sector has proven resilient. In this Insight, we delve into some ongoing trends shaping it, as well as giving a quick snapshot of Australia's proposed mandatory climate disclosure regime. ...
Allens advises on financing for Edify's Koorangie Energy Storage System
Development of the 185 MW / 370 MWh KESS represents a major step towards reducing reliance on coal and gas generators to provide system strength for the Victorian grid. It is expected to increase t ...