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corporate update
25 May 2023 FRC announces targeted consultation on UK Corporate Governance Code
Yesterday, the Financial Reporting Council published its public consultation paper on proposed 'targeted' revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code.
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Dispute Resolution Update
08 May 2023 What's in an assignment - are pre-existing claims included?
Billabong Gold Pty Ltd v Vango Mining Ltd [No 2] [2023] WASCA 58
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class actions update
24 Apr 2023 Western Australia's new class actions regime is now in action
What you need to know A new class actions regime has come into effect in Western Australia. The Civil Procedure (Representative Proceedings) Act 2022…
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Energy Alert
05 Apr 2023 Australian electricity and gas markets - March update
In our March update, we take a look at the latest rule changes and market updates affecting participants in the Australian electricity and gas markets.
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Victorian Water Law Update
30 Mar 2023 Limitation periods for water law claims down the drain?
VCAT in Steedman v Greater Western Water Corporation [2023] VCAT 128 decides limitation periods do not apply to water flow claims under the Water Act.
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TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE Update
23 Feb 2023 Australian High Court test case set to determine the validity of Victoria's electric vehicle tax
Australian High Court test case Vanderstock & Anor v The State of Victoria set to determine the constitutional validity of Victoria's electric vehicle tax…
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energy alert
02 Feb 2023 Australian electricity and gas markets January update
In our January update, we take a look at the latest rule changes and market reviews affecting participants in the Australian electricity and gas markets.
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IP@ASHURST UPDATE
21 Dec 2022 Implied terms : High Court considers course of parties' dealings, silence, action and industry practice in implied terms including for use of copyright material
The High Court provides guidance on the interpretation of implied terms in its recent decision Realestate.com.au Pty Ltd v Hardingham.
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corporate briefing
21 Dec 2022 2023 AGM and reporting season: what to expect
This briefing summarises key developments to be aware of when preparing for 2023 annual general meetings and compiling the narrative aspects of annual reports.
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class actions update
08 Dec 2022 High Court upholds a statutory authority's duty of care to avoid or minimise the risk of harm to persons and their properties in the vicinity of its electricity distribution system
What you need to know The High Court of Australia has unanimously upheld a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Western Australia that…
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real estate briefing_ ashurst spain
24 Nov 2022 LEGAL REGIME FOR SPANISH REITS (SOCIMI) AND SOME PRACTICALITIES
An updated newsletter in relation to the legal regime for Spanish REITS (SOCIMI) and some practicalities, by a relevant team in the Madrid office.
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DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RISK ALERT
23 Nov 2022 Mandatory data breach notification laws hit NSW
NSW introduces mandatory data breach notification laws for public sector agencies in the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Amendment Bill 2022
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION UPDATE
04 Nov 2022 European states seek to exit the Energy Charter Treaty: what does this mean for energy investors?
In recent weeks a number of EU member states have indicated their intention to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), a multi-lateral treaty that…
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Sanctions update
26 Oct 2022 New U.S. Export Control Rules Targeting Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Products for China
Background On 7 October 2022, the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced a sweeping set of export control rules aimed at…
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Dispute resolution update
21 Oct 2022 Takeaways relating to the newly enacted Russian oil price cap
Discover the takeaways regarding the Russian oil "price cap", enacted by G7 countries on the beginning of October 2022.
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Class Actions Update
14 Oct 2022 Western Australia has a new class actions regime
On 1 September 2022, the Civil Procedure (Representative Proceedings) Bill 2021 was enacted. The Act provides for representative proceedings in the Supreme…
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Employment Alert
04 Oct 2022 Respect@Work laws introduced: A positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
Respect@Work laws introduced: A positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
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competition law newsletter | UK
03 Oct 2022 UK National Security and Investment Act shows teeth: deals blocked and guidance issued
Secretary of State blocks acquisition of two deals in tech sector and has published guidance notes relating to the energy and downstream oil sectors and…
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RSSG Update | Australia
09 Sep 2022 Builders' Claims: How Secure are They?
Key PointsClaims under building contracts can be resolved by a speedy process of adjudication provided by Security of Payments legislation in each State and…
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Energy Alert
05 Jul 2022 Australian electricity and gas markets - June update
In our June update, we take a look at the latest rule changes and market reviews affecting participants in the Australian electricity and gas markets.