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A new domain: changes to .com.au and .net.au domain name licensing rules
New rules for licensing .au domain names will apply from 12 April 2021. New registrants, and registrants renewing existing registrations, will be subject to stricter requirements. ...
'Your Future, Your Super' reforms introduced to Parliament
The Government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Your Future, Your Super) Bill 2021 into the House of Representatives. The Bill proposes a number of reforms which, in all likelihood, will significantly alter the shape of the industry. ...
Allens reveals first legaltech accelerator participants
Auctus – Allens Legal Accelerator received more than 120 applications from legaltech and regtech startups around the world for the eight-week virtual program. The final seven were chosen from a ...
From the Paddington Markets to Milan: Allens advises on next phase of growth for Zimmermann
The sale sees the Milan-based private equity sponsor acquire a stake in the business, with the Zimmermann founders – Nicky and Simone Zimmermann and CEO Chris Olliver - retaining an interest. Gener ...
Nucleus – corporate law developments: major FIRB law changes; ASIC extends relief for financial reporting and AGM requirements; and other corporate law developments
Major foreign investment law changes; ASIC extends relief for financial reporting and AGM requirements and issues guidance on design and distribution laws; ASX issues guidance to address 'earning surprises'; ACCC releases first digital platform inquiry interim report; and WA Supreme Court hands down decision with implications for legal professional privilege in internal emails. ...
Immediate reforms recommended by Final EPBC Act Review Report
The Final Report of the of the once-in-a-decade review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) has identified new, legally enforceable National Environmental Standards, independent oversight and enforcement, and indigenous engagement as key actions ...
Five critical trends shaping the business and human rights landscape in 2021
Ensuring respect for human rights presents a growing challenge for businesses in light of evolving laws and standards, together with increasing public scrutiny and stakeholder expectations. This Insight provides an update on five emerging trends for 2021. ...
Australian GUI GUIde – design protection for Graphical User Interfaces
Reform for Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) has been excluded from the most recent package of Australian design amendments. ...
Another setback for software patents
Repipe Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents (No 3) [2021] FCA 31 (Repipe No. 3) is another setback for computer-implemented inventions. ...
National energy laws: higher penalties and stronger powers
New laws came into effect from 29 January 2021 which significantly increase the penalties payable for breaches of Australia's electricity, gas and energy retail laws. They also provide the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) with stronger powers when investigating and enforcing contraventions. ...