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Australian Human Rights Commission proposes mandatory human rights approach for artificial intelligence
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has published a discussion paper on proposals to legislate for a human rights approach to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. If adopted by the Australi ...
Consumer Data Right Rules – what do the changes mean for you?
As part of the CDR rollout, as of 6 February 2020 the Big 4 banks are now required to disclose certain types of product data following a request, with the first types of consumer data to be shared from 1 July 2020. ...
Court clears Vodafone/TPG merger
Allens acted for Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited to secure the Federal Court's approval for its merger with TPG Telecom Limited. In finding against the ACCC, Justice Middleton held the merger would not have the likely effect of substantially lessening competition. ...
Industrial manslaughter laws proposed for Queensland resources sector
If passed, the Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Qld) (Bill), introduced in the Queensland Parliament on 4 February 2020, will create industrial manslaughter offences in the Queensland resources industry. ...
Employee's or employer's? Apple serves as a reminder of IP ownership in the startup sphere
In a world of tech start-ups and innovation, securing IP rights has never been so important. The question of 'who owns what?' continues to present issues even to Apple Inc, as employees branch out to capitalise on creativity. Apple's recent claim against a former employee is a timely reminder of the ...
Sussex Royal – financial independence or cashing in on the crown?
The Sussex Royal trademark saga is a reminder that a proactive IP protection strategy is 'royally' important when seeking to launch and protect well-known brands. ...
Nucleus corporate law developments: ASIC to sample whistleblower policies; indexation of FIRB screening thresholds; Vodafone/TPG merger cleared in Federal Court; ACCC to commence home loan pricing inquiry; and other corporate law developments
Nucleus corporate law developments: ASIC to sample whistleblower policies; indexation of FIRB screening thresholds; Vodafone/TPG merger cleared in Federal Court; ACCC to commence home loan pricing inquiry; and other corporate law developments ...
The new Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration – effective remedy or strange chimera?
The recently launched Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration are an innovative framework for the resolution of business and human rights disputes through international arbitration. We look at how they operate and why companies might elect to arbitrate under the new regime. ...
Allens acts on NAIF loan package for WA's Beyondie project
Located 160 km south east of Newman, the Project aims to produce SOP, a high-yield, premium fertiliser, for domestic and international sale. The loan is comprised of a $48 million Infrastructure ...
Allens advises on solar-gas project to power Pilbara mines
NAIF's loan will help fund the construction of electrical infrastructure at Fortescue Metals Group Ltd's ( Fortescue ) Chichester Hub iron ore mines, including a 60 megawatt solar panel plant and a ...