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Federal Government invites views on proposed biodiversity market
The Federal Government has announced its plans to create a national voluntary biodiversity market and biodiversity certification scheme (BCS) which will operate in parallel to the existing federal carbon credit scheme (CCS). Here we briefly summarise the Government's proposal and what it could mean for you. ...
2022 PE Horizons update: caution and opportunity
Geo-political tensions, high inflation and rising interest rates have created significant market volatility. This inevitably breeds caution amongst sponsors, but also creates opportunity. ...
Treasury Wine secures important court win in China to protect Penfolds brand
A subsidiary of Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has succeeded in a claim against a trader operating in China (East Bright Sunshine) to protect the Penfolds brand. This will be a welcome result for brands looking to enforce their rights against infringers in China. Brand owners should consider their trade mark protection and enforcement strategies in China. ...
The Federal Court rules that bossy letters to Boss' customers are misleading but not threatening
The long-awaited sequel to 1986's Top Gun, in which Tom Cruise reprises his role as US navy pilot Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, has taken the global box office by storm. However, whether the studio behind the film had the necessary rights to make it is now the subject of a lawsuit. ...
Priority window closes soon for .au direct domain names
Further to our last update, the window for existing holders of .au domain names (eg .com.au or .net.au) to claim priority status to register matching .au direct names (eg 'allens.au' instead of 'allens.com.au') closes on 20 September 2022. ...
Fuel for thought: is SAF the safe bet?
In this Insight, we look at the challenge posed by the Aviation Green Paper (the Paper) for the Australian aviation sector to lead the transition to net zero. Released on 7 September 2023, the Paper o ...
What the offshore wind industry can learn from the offshore oil and gas sector
In this Insight, we explore how offshore wind developers can understand the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) (the OEI Act) regulatory regime through looking at the approach already taken by the offshore oil and gas sector. We compare approaches to merits criteria, regulators and maritime law, and analyse what can be learned, and what questions remain for this emerging sector. ...
Corporate criminal liability: a guide for boards and senior management
The risk for an organisation of being held liable for criminal activity is high on the agenda for directors, company officers and shareholders alike. Below is a handy overview of where it currently stands in Australia. ...
Allens advises AirTree Ventures on its investment in HEO
AirTree Ventures led the $12 million Series A round alongside new and returning investors, including Salus VC, Y Combinator, In-Q-Tel, David Harding and Steve Baxter. 'We are very pleased to have h ...
Doubling of FIRB application fees
On 22 July 2022, the Government released changes to the FIRB application fee regime, in the form of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment (Fee Doubling) Regulations 2022 (Cth). The Amending Regulations provide for a doubling of FIRB application fees from 29 July 2022, we outline and comment on the fee increases. ...