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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. ...
International Arbitration: Spain's claim for sovereign immunity rejected?
The Full Court of the Federal Court has held that foreign sovereign immunity did not apply to prevent parties from seeking recognition of an arbitral award against Spain. We examine Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.Ã .r.l. and its implications. ...
Government releases workplace guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations
The Fair Work Ombudsman and Safe Work Australia have released guidance on Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. ...
Allens tops syndicated loans and project finance league tables
In syndicated loans the firm was ranked: number one APAC and Japan Borrower Legal Adviser (by number of deals) by Thomson Reuters; number one borrowers' and lenders' legal counsel in Australia and ...
Allens Chairman's term extended to 2024
Commenting on the re-appointment, Managing Partner Richard Spurio said that the extension of Fiona's term was enthusiastically endorsed by the firm's partners. 'Fiona's leadership of our Board, and ...
Allens extends Perth corporate practice with appointment of new partner and counsel
The appointments are set to propel Allens' market-leading corporate practice in Perth, expanding the firm's equity capital markets (ECM) capability and broadening its client base. Bryn has built a ...
JobKeeper ends in March 2021Â
The Federal Government's JobKeeper scheme is due to be entirely phased out from 29 March 2021. Here we provide an update to our previous Insight in relation to the changes to the JobKeeper scheme. ...
COVID-safe behaviour despite lifting of restrictions
Following a year of nationwide lockdowns, employers will need to remain vigilant of COVID-19 risks as more businesses start to return workforces to the physical workplace. ...
Can employers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations?
With Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout expected to commence in February, many employers are considering whether they can mandate vaccinations for employees entering their workplace. ...