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Private parties in the UN – a new remedy ecosystem for alleged human rights and environmental impacts
Recent complaints show how NGOs and civil society groups are using UN-level human rights grievance mechanisms as a growing part of their toolkit to influence corporate behaviour and seek remedy for allegedly affected parties. ...
Allens advises BP on $534M property partnership with Charter Hall
The fund will be used to acquire and hold the majority of BP's owned convenience retail properties in New Zealand, which are leased back on long-term leases to BP Oil New Zealand Limited. As part o ...
In Touch: News Code of Conduct update; ACCC flags enforcement in the electricity market; and other developments
News Code of Conduct update: ACCC releases a draft code for comment; HealthEngine to pay $2.9 million for ACL breaches; ACCC flags enforcement in the electricity market; Next chapter of the gas inquiry; Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transport cleared; and more COVID cooperation. ...
Waste export regulation and stronger product stewardship regime on the horizon
The Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 aims to more effectively manage the environmental, human health and safety impacts of products and waste material. If passed, the Bill would do this by regulating the export of waste material and strengthening Australia's product stewardship regime. ...
Allens advises WestConnex on power purchase agreement
The deal, led by Transurban, will underpin 80% of the energy required to power a number of toll roads in New South Wales, including the M4 East Motorway, the M5 East Motorway and the WestConnex M8. ...
Lorna Jane antivirus activewear claims don't workout
A recent set of infringement notices issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, including against clothing manufacturer Lorna Jane, highlights the importance of businesses carefully scrutinising all claims made about any health-related benefits of their products. We break down the elements of that case and its significance for advertising and marketing claims. ...
Investing via convertible debt instruments in Vietnam
We look at the pros and cons of convertible debt instruments compared to traditional equity investment in Vietnam, the availability of these instruments to foreign investors and a comparison between convertible loan and convertible bond. ...
UK Supreme Court affirms jurisdiction to determine global FRAND terms
The UK Supreme Court's decision in Unwired Planet v Huawei confirms that disputes between organisations that own these patents, and equipment manufacturers that use the patents, can be brought and resolved on a worldwide basis in England. ...
ALRC recommends broad changes to Australia's corporate criminal responsibility regime
The ALRC is proposing an ambitious reform agenda to recalibrate the role that federal criminal law plays in the overall regulation of companies and better align corporate criminal liability with corporate culpability. Read our latest insight for our analysis on the report. ...
Designs amendment on the horizon: is this the saving grace for Australian designs?
The Designs Amendment (Advisory Council on Intellectual Property Response) Bill 2020 exposure draft has been released. The proposed changes will make it easier to coordinate design registrations across jurisdictions and, for now, current best practice filing strategies remain the same. ...