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Evolving litigation landscape: recent ESG disputes trends
In this Insight, we spotlight emerging trends, reflect on potential implications for future ESG-related disputes and provide practical guidance on both managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating the risk of litigation. ...
Your jointly proposed pecuniary penalty may not be appropriate
The decision of the Full Federal Court in the appeal of Volkswagen v ACCC is an important reminder of the court's supervisory role in approving pecuniary penalties jointly proposed by parties to a proceeding. It also reinforces an identifiable increase in the value of pecuniary penalties sought and obtained by the Australian regulators in enforcement proceedings since 2015. ...
Allens advises Newmont on divestment of Telfer Gold Copper Mine and Havieron Project
The divestment of the two Western Australian gold and copper projects forms part of Newmont's strategy to divest its non-core assets, announced after Newmont successfully acquired Newcrest Mining i ...
SOPA adjudications in Western Australia - only the applicant can win!
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has held that under that states security of payment legislation an adjudicator does not have the power to make a determination that requires an applicant to pay the respondent money by reason of any counterclaim raised in the adjudication An adjudicator may ...
Allens advises Airtree Ventures on investment in SafetyCulture
Led by Airtree and joined by existing investors Blackbird Ventures and Morpheus Partners, the $165 million funding round, which values SafetyCulture at $2.5 billion, will provide growth capital for ...
What the recent surge in IP filings means for your business
In this Insight, we summarise the Report findings and highlight key factors for businesses to consider in managing their IP risks and IP opportunities. ...
Preparing for voluntary standards and mandatory legislation: a deep dive into Australia's evolving AI regulatory landscape
Over the past few weeks, the Australian Government has published a series of standards, proposals and policies which foreshadow the principles likely to be adopted in mandatory AI legislation once introduced. ...
New 12th edition Nice Classification comes into force 1 January 2023
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced that the 12th edition of the Nice Classification – the international system for classifying goods and services for registering trade marks – will come into force in the new year, on 1 January 2023. ...
Allens advises Aware Super on Sydney Light Rail sale
The deal will see John Laing become the largest investor in the Sydney Light Rail network's public-private partnership, increasing its ownership stake to 95%. Allens advised on all aspects of the ...
Investing in WA: Capacity Investment Scheme now underway for renewable energy projects
The Federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), introduced in late 2023, is now underway in WA. ...