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Fake Indigenous art leads to $2.3 million penalty; ACCC allegations of misleading claims are dismissed against Kimberly-Clark's 'flushable' wipes; and Woolworths' Select eco range passes the 'biodegradable' muster.
Conditions of development consent regulating scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions outside Australia will be prohibited under proposed legislation introduced into the NSW Parliament. ...
Allens advises KKR on acquisition of certain Campbell international operations including Arnott's
As part of the transaction, KKR will acquire Arnott’s (the iconic Australian biscuit brand and a major driver of Campbell International’s sales), Campbell’s simple meals and snacking brands in ...
Mind your followers' social media manners
In a recent decision, the NSW Supreme Court, found that a company can be considered a publisher of allegedly defamatory comments posted by members of the public on its Facebook page. ...
ALRC Final Report: 'Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era'
The Australian Law Reform Commission has released its long-anticipated final report on serious invasions of privacy The report proposes that a new statutory cause of action be implemented in a new stand-alone Commonwealth Act If adopted the proposal would have far reaching ramifications for ...
Media control and ownership: (re)starting the discussion
A policy background paper on media control and ownership released by the federal Department of Communications aims to restart the discussion on media law reform The paper does not draw conclusions or make recommendations but adopts a deregulatory tone Partner Ian McGill Senior Associate Matt Vitins ...
Allens advises APN Outdoor on $1.119bn acquisition by JCDecaux
Allens has secured ACCC clearance on behalf of APN Outdoor for its acquisition by way of scheme of arrangement by JCDecaux SA, through which JCDecaux will acquire 100 per cent of the company's issu ...
Allens advises on $9m automated and connected vehicle grant program for VicRoads
Allens has advised VicRoads on its $9 million Connected and Automated Vehicle Trial Grant Program, through which it has announced a $3.5 million grant to Telstra and Lexus Australia for Australia's ...
Allens advises Westpac on zipMoney investment
Allens has advised Westpac on its $40 million investment in listed Fintech zipMoney. The deal includes a $40 million equity investment, a grant of up to 9.8 million performance options and a ...
Allens wins ILTA Innovative Project of the Year
Allens won the ILTA Innovative Project of the Year award for its Real Estate Due Diligence App REDDA. The system will allow lawyers to focus on expert legal analysis by removing the majority of the manual burden. ...
Final piece of privacy reform jigsaw
In important news for any Australian business that provides goods or services to individuals on deferred payment terms the long-awaited Credit Reporting Privacy Code has been registered Partner Michael Pattison and Senior Associate Matt Vitins report on the implications of the credit reporting ...