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Investing via convertible debt instruments in Vietnam
We look at the pros and cons of convertible debt instruments compared to traditional equity investment in Vietnam, the availability of these instruments to foreign investors and a comparison between convertible loan and convertible bond. ...
ALRC recommends broad changes to Australia's corporate criminal responsibility regime
The ALRC is proposing an ambitious reform agenda to recalibrate the role that federal criminal law plays in the overall regulation of companies and better align corporate criminal liability with corporate culpability. Read our latest insight for our analysis on the report. ...
Gaming: it's no game, in fact, it's big business
From Nintendo to esports, gaming has put on a masterclass, demonstrating how leveraging and protecting IP is a key companion to reaching audiences beyond the controller. ...
Honest concurrent use: a rock-solid reminder of the importance of specific evidence
A recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court has highlighted that evidence of honest concurrent use of a trade mark must relate to the specific goods or services covered by an application. It's a timely reminder about the need for care in selecting the scope of the goods and services covered by a mark. ...
Swiss claims and skinny labels: Full Federal Court considers infringement
An enlarged bench of the Full Federal Court has considered the principles applying to infringement of Swiss-style claims, with the decision potentially limiting the application of Swiss-style claims in the context of so-called second medical use patents, where the allegedly infringing products are ʽskinny-labelled’. ...
Risk e-business? Navigating the acceleration of your business online
From IT infrastructure considerations, and data collection to digital advertising and protecting your IP, our cross-disciplinary team explore some of the legal and regulatory considerations when creating or refreshing your digital offering. ...
Allens advises Sydney Airport on $2bn equity raising
'This entitlement offer represents decisive action by Sydney Airport to address not only its liquidity and balance sheet, but to enable it to pursue potential growth opportunities should they arise ...
Changes ongoing for product liability and compliance during COVID-19
Amidst increased scrutiny by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the ACCC, Australian businesses which manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE), detergents and hand sanitiser must remain on top of changes to product laws in the healthcare space in order to avoid potential liability. ...
Changes to the JobKeeper scheme
The JobKeeper scheme will be modified, and extended from 28 September 2020 until 30 March 2021. ...
JobKeeper enabling directions – a focus on 'reasonableness'
In a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (the FWC), an employer has been chastised for unreasonably directing an employee to work only 60% of their pre-COVID hours. ...