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Circular economy accountability – the role of business in addressing the global plastics and waste crisis
Overuse and improper disposal of plastics and other materials is a global crisis. Businesses are under increasing pressure from various stakeholders to reduce the impact their use of materials, particularly plastics, has on the environment. ...
Exploring the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill
Covered in this webinar: criminalising 'wage theft'; restricting use of labour hire; making it easier for casual workers to convert to permanency; and introducing minimum standards for workers in the gig economy. ...
Significant changes to regulation of US private funds: what Australian sponsors and investors need to know
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new Rules to regulate the private fund industry under the US Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The new Rules are designed to increase transparency and provide additional investor protections. ...
Proposed amendments to Fair Work Act
In this Insight, we explore the key reforms proposed by the Bill and offer recommended steps you can take now to prepare should the changes become law. ...
Getting offshore wind off the ground – procurement risk for jack-up vessels
Turbine installation vessels (jack-up vessels and heavy lift vessels) are both essential to offshore wind turbine installation and in short supply in global markets. It is vital that thought is given to equipment and materials before the construction phase commences. ...
In Touch: Delta's bid rigging on full display; and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
InIP: What's happening in intellectual property - August 2023
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...
ASIC and APRA announce strategic priorities
In this Insight, we consider the key trends, similarities and differences we have observed across ASIC and APRA's Corporate Plan. We also explain what to expect on the regulators' supervision and enforcement agendas in the near future. ...
Build to rent: from 'nice-to-have' to 'must-have'
Build-to-rent (BTR) is one of the most effective keys to alleviating Australia's housing crisis. It can provide a significant amount of housing supply nationally and at speed, in an environment where demand is growing and supply is shrinking. ...
Australian Government takes its $325 million damages claim to the High Court in Commonwealth v Sanofi
The Full Court has confirmed that the Australian Government is not entitled to any damages from Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this Insight, we examine the appeal decision and consider its implications for patent infringement proceedings relating to pharmaceutical products. ...