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US court holds foreign corporations not liable for human rights harms under Alien Tort Statute
In a decision on human rights litigation that has important consequences for business a divided US Supreme Court has held that foreign corporations will not be held liable in suits brought under the Alien Tort Statute Partner Rachel Nicolson Associate Shamistha Selvaratnam and Graduate Calypso ...
Superannuation-guarantee amnesty, and proposed modern slavery legislation
Two important pieces of draft legislation under Federal consideration are how employers deal with historical superannuation contribution shortfalls, and the possible requirement of employers to report on modern slavery risks and practices in their workforce and supply chains. ...
Allens acts for Healthscope on Asian pathology sale
Allens has advised Healthscope Limited, one of Australia's leading private healthcare operators, on the sale of its Asian pathology operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam to funds managed by ...
Allens advises Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on $1.6 billion consortium acquisition of PEXA
Allens has advised Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners ( MSIP ) on its proposed acquisition, alongside consortium members Link Administration Holdings Limited and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ...
Allens advises Dixon Hospitality on buy-out by KKR
Allens has advised Dixon Hospitality on its buy-out by funds or accounts managed or advised by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. or its affiliates (KKR). A multidisciplinary team spanning Allens' ...
Significant amendments to retail shop leases legislation in Queensland
Significant amendments to laws governing retail shop leases in Queensland will be made under new legislation just introduced into the Queensland Parliament Landlords should carefully review the Bill so they can be prepared for the new regime once it commences Partner John Beckinsale and Special ...
Last minute increase to scheme consideration - a more flexible approach?
A recent Federal Court decision shows a pragmatic approach by the court, in relation to takeover bids effected by way of scheme of arrangement ...
Food fraud and technology - opportunities and limitations
The high-profile ‘fake honey’ scandal has made food fraud front-page news in Australia in 2018. With the ACCC having now concluded its honey investigation, due to ‘testing uncertainty’, we explore how new technologies like blockchain could potentially assist in preventing food fraud. ...
A clear path for new website blocking laws
The Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2018 (Cth) is the latest legislative development aimed at enabling copyright owners to enforce their rights in the online sphere. ...
Acquiring a business? How to 'transfer' social media accounts
Our IP team frequently assists with the sale or purchase of a business, advising on the scope of relevant IP to be transferred and how to transfer that IP ...