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The Full Federal Court dismisses the appeal in Encompass Corporation v InfoTrack
The Full Federal Court decision in Encompass Corporation v InfoTrack confirms that 'computer-implementation' is insufficient to provide patentability to an otherwise unpatentable scheme. ...
Report: National Electricity & Gas Rules Update: July & August 2019
In this update we summarise the progress of new and existing rule change requests across the months of July and August and take a closer look at the AEMC review of the regulatory frameworks for embedded networks. ...
ASIC's latest Corporate Plan continues focus on corporate culture; ASX clamps down on 'ramping' announcements; FIRB reveals closer scrutiny of data acquisitions; and other corporate law developments
This Insight considers recent developments in Corporate Law. ...
Full Court decides what's in a 'day'
In a decision with far-reaching implications for employers, the Full Court of the Federal Court has decided that employees who work 12-hour shifts spread over a 36-hour week are entitled to 10 days of their shifts each year for personal/carer's leave. ...
FWC finds dismissal for Facebook post unfair
The Fair Work Commission recently decided that while an employee's Facebook post breached her employment contract and her employer's social media policy, her dismissal was harsh because it didn't take into account her medical condition, her length of service and the lack of any previous performance issues. ...
Mental health issues not a shield against discipline and dismissal
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission decided that an employer's decision to dismiss an employee with known mental illness issues was fair. ...
Biometric scanner dismissal unfair
In April, we reported on Jeremy Lee being granted permission to appeal after he was dismissed for refusing to use a biometric scanner in the workplace. The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has since decided the dismissal was unfair. ...
ACCC contemplates broader powers; new guidance on the IP exemption repeal; and the final word on foreign currency conversion services
ACCC contemplates broader powers; new guidance on the IP exemption repeal; and the final word on foreign currency conversion services ...
Product safety snapshots – year in review
The last 18 months were a busy time for product safety. Consumers found redress via the courts (in the form of class actions) and the regulator (in the form of product recalls). ...
Allens reappoints Richard Spurio as Managing Partner
The firm's Chairman, Fiona Crosbie, said: 'The decision to reappoint Richard reflects our confidence in his leadership and the clear strategy he has developed for Allens. Richard has gone about his ...