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Global legal Insights - Cartels 2022
06 May 2022 Overview of the law and enforcement regime relating to cartels – European Union
Article 101(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (“TFEU”) prohibits any agreement or concerted practice between undertakings, or decision…
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class actions update
28 Mar 2022 Full Federal Court allows notice foreshadowing proposed class closure; opens door to High Court challenge
Today the Full Federal Court delivered an important decision on class closure in group proceedings. The decision allows group members to be told they could be…
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Energy & Resources Alert
22 Mar 2022 Mining lease application objections hearing - Land Court finds that the human rights of First Nations witnesses requires evidence to be given on country
Waratah Coal Pty Ltd v Youth Verdict Ltd & Ors (No 5) [2022] QLC 4 Mining lease application Land Court finds that the human rights of First Nations witnesses…
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January and February in Australian Tax
18 Mar 2022 Latest income tax developments - January and February 2022
In our latest tax update we look at the key Australian income tax developments impacting business.
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legal update
15 Mar 2022 Distributed Authority Will Assist the Function of Boards, but it Doesn't Mean the End of Governance
While Commonwealth Bank’s inclusion of cryptoassets on its trading platforms made headlines, more profound is the organising idea behind those assets and what…
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dispute resolution update
09 Mar 2022 High Court rules on privity of contract: Is there another way through?
Doctrine of privity Declaratory relief High Court decision Hobart International Airport Clarence City Council Australia Pacific Airports
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Legal Governance Advisory Update
08 Mar 2022 Hybrid and virtual AGMs are here to stay
On 10 February 2022, the Australian Parliament passed legislation to modernise aspects of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to allow companies to use technology…
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QUICKGUIDE
08 Mar 2022 Anti-Bribery Laws in Australia
This guide provides an overview of the Australian law relating to bribery and corruption, including bribery of foreign officials, and some practical tips to…
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Legal Governance Advisory Update
02 Mar 2022 The Evolution of directors' duties in the context of climate change
In the first edition of Principles of Company Law (1974), Professor Harold Ford wrote that directors’ duties were 'not very demanding'. However, directors’…
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class actions update
16 Feb 2022 High Court allows use of compulsory examination powers to investigate class actions
John Pavlakis, Partner; Andrew Westcott, Expertise Counsel; Reuben Heim, Lawyer.
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class actions update
09 Feb 2022 First contingency fee approved: what next?
Ashurst; Class Actions Update; First contingency fee approved: what next?
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Papua New Guinea: Corporate Law Reform
03 Feb 2022 Re-registration requirements for Papua New Guinea registered entities and collection of information about shares held non-beneficially
What you need to knowAn amendment to the Companies Act 1997 (Papua New Guinea), which is not yet in force, requires all corporate entities registered in PNG,…
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Environment and Planning Alert
17 Dec 2021 Victorian Water Act amendments set to make a splash
Water and Catchment Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (Vic) Amendments to the Water Act 199 (Vic) create Place of Take approvals
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ESG Update
11 Nov 2021 Balancing the ESG ecosystem: Why we need to bring social policies and strategic governance to the limelight
Right now, governments, climate experts and industry leaders from around the world are discussing crucial action to bring climate change under control at the…
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RSSG and Environment Alert
05 Nov 2021 Not so appealing - Court of Appeal confirms liquidator liability for contamination clean-up costs despite disclaimer
Victorian court finds liquidator liable for clean-up costs The Australian Sawmilling Company Pty Ltd (in liq) v Environment Protection Authority [2021] VSCA…
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ASHURST SPAIN - EMPLOYMENT NEWSFLASH
28 Sep 2021 Inspection activities in Companies: priority actions and labour sanctions
Last August 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Economy published the Strategic Plan of the Labour and Social Security Inspection for the next three years. This…
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Native Title Alert
21 Sep 2021 Federal Government proposes significant reforms for the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth)
Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Economic Empowerment) Bill 2021 (Cth)
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class actions update
16 Sep 2021 Class action contingency fees - how common will they be?
Class action contingency fees – how common will they be?
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rssg update | italy
14 Sep 2021 New Changes to the Italian Bankruptcy Act and Further Postponement of the Italian Bankruptcy Code
On 24 August 2021, the Italian Cabinet issued law decree no. 118 (the "Decree"), which addresses three different topics:Postponement of the entry into force…
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Australian Energy Update
10 Sep 2021 Offshore wind - New framework for offshore electricity infrastructure
Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021 Australian offshore renewable energy regulation Exploration and development of offshore renewable energy
