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InIP: What's happening in intellectual property - November 2023
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...
Allens advises EnergyCo on world's most powerful battery
The Waratah Super Battery will mitigate wholesale electricity price spikes, reliability issues and broader economic impacts, placing downward pressure on the wholesale electricity market price. 'We ...
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 ...
Allens advises BHP on acquisition of Ragnar Metals Sweden AB
The deal sees BHP acquire Ragnar's Swedish subsidiary for $9.8 million, with deferred consideration in the form of a 1% net smelter return royalty upon commencement of commercial production. 'We ...
Constitutional cloud cast by High Court over state taxes affecting goods: Vanderstock and the future of federal-state taxation powers
In its recent decision of Vanderstock v Victoria, the High Court has ruled by a 4:3 majority that the Victorian electric vehicle road user charge is unconstitutional. ...
Allens advises Blackstone on A$1.5 billion sale of La Trobe Financial to Brookfield
Founded by the O'Neill family, La Trobe Financial is a leading Australian non-bank lender and asset manager with more than A$13 billion in assets under management. La Trobe manages fixed income ...
Class closure – the door remains ajar
The Full Court of the Federal Court has held that group members in class actions may be informed that if they fail to register their claim they could be precluded from participating in any settlement (but remain bound by the proceeding's outcome).1 In reaching this decision, a rift has emerged between the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the Federal Court regarding a key aspect of the case management of class actions. ...
Allens announces 12 new partners, exceeds gender target
'We are pleased to welcome 12 outstanding individuals to the partnership. They are a diverse group of exceptional lawyers who are key advisers to clients and mentors to our people,' said Managing ...
Allens advises on sale of Playground XYZ
Playground XYZ is a client of Allens' Accelerate practice, which was the first dedicated startups and scaleups practice from a major law firm in Australia. 'We are delighted to have assisted the ...
In Touch: Highest total penalty amount ever imposed under ACL; and other developments
NAB acquisition of Citigroup Australia Pty Limited’s Aust consumer business; Turnitin LLC's acquisition of Ouriginal Group AB; Techtronic Industries Australia; JBS acquisition of Rivalea Holdings and Oxdale Dairy Enterprise; Compass Matin; Australian Institute of Professional Education Pty Ltd ...