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Corporate crime, policymakers and the major developments for 2023
2022 saw increased attention from policymakers in relation to corporate crime, with developments proposed or adopted to improve the capacity of the courts to hear criminal cases and increase transpare ...
Federal Court dismisses the ACCC's allegations that Google's privacy change notification was misleading
On 9 December 2022, the Federal Court dismissed an application by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that alleged Google LLC (Google) had contravened the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by using on-screen notifications to inform and seek the consent of its account holders ... ...
Allens advises on Australia's largest wind farm
'We are pleased to have supported Stockyard Hill Wind Farm and its shareholders with the refinancing. The strong support from lenders is testament to the quality of the project,' said Partner Scott ...
Development of Australia's new Critical Minerals Strategy
The Australian Government has committed to developing a new Critical Minerals Strategy with a view to cementing Australia's position as a global supplier of choice for processed critical minerals, and to unlock its potential as a clean energy superpower. ...
Only Fools (Ltd) infringe the copyright that subsists in a character, says UK court
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court in the UK recently determined that various entities infringed the copyright that subsisted in the character known as 'Del Boy' from the television show Only Fools and Horses. ...
2022 ISDA Verified Carbon Credit Transactions Definitions go live
The International Swap and Derivatives Association Inc (ISDA) published the 2022 ISDA Verified Carbon Credits Definitions which provide standard definitions and confirmation templates for spot, forward and option transactions in verified carbon credits (VCCs) under the ISDA Master Agreement. ...
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. ...
The Copyright Enforcement Review: what you need to know about the latest inquiry into Australian copyright law
The federal Attorney-General's Department's review of copyright enforcement in Australia will consider existing and emerging issues with the copyright enforcement regime in Australia, with a particular focus, it seems, on the role of digital platforms. ...
Sustainability reporting – what you need to know to be prepared for the ISSB Standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board (the ISSB), established by the IFRS Foundation at COP26 in November 2021, is currently developing a global framework for sustainability- and climate- related financial disclosures. ...
Takeovers Panel guidance on pre-deal exclusivity is back under the microscope
Last week the Takeovers Panel commenced a public consultation in relation to proposed revisions to its guidance note on deal protection arrangements in takeover situations. A key focus of the consulta ...