Utility-scale batteries reached new heights in 2024, achieving several industry firsts. Milestones include the first project-financed virtual offtake agreement and long-term energy service agreement, coupled with inventive approaches to revenue stack structuring. ...

Warranty and indemnity insurance ( W&I insurance ) is now a near staple in sale processes run by sellers seeking a clean exit from an investment, especially in the private capital context. However, ...

To assist businesses to make informed decisions about which AI tools to use and for what purposes, we have conducted an in-depth analysis of the terms and conditions applicable to a range of commonly used, off-the-shelf generative AI tools from an intellectual property perspective. ...

Further to our previous Insight , the High Court has confirmed that a successor trustee does not owe a fiduciary obligation to a former trustee in respect of the entitlement of the former trustee t ...

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of January and take a closer look at the AEMC Reliability Panel's review of the System Restart Standard.  ...

The recent Tasmanian case of Van Dairy suggests that an agreement to procure a sale of property might be liable to duty as an agreement for sale, even if the owner of the property is not a party to it. considered the status of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) in the context of stamp duty. ...

The Australian Trade Marks Office recently decided two related actions for removal for non-use against registered marks owned by Mae Watson: the first, 'Whiplash', and the second 'WHIPLASHED', both ...

Deadline to carry out risk assessments is fast approaching. Certain online service providers must complete a risk assessment and implement required compliance measures by 21 June 2025. ...

In a special leave application filed with the High Court of Australia, a judgment debtor is seeking to avoid being wound up in insolvency on the basis that an order to extend the statutory six-month period was ineffective as it was granted to 'a date to be fixed'; an indefinite time. ...

Throughout 2024, regulatory enforcement risk in Australia was significantly influenced by ESG factors, along with issues relating to cyber, data and privacy. Notable regulatory developments occurred in these areas. ...