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Allens partner to chair energy efficiency review
Allens Partner and Head of Innovation Anna Collyer will lead the Australian Government's review into the legislation that regulates the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment. Ms Collyer wil ...
2018 Law Tech Challenge explores legal tech for social justice
Helping people who are facing homelessness is just one of the projects currently underway as part of the 2018 Allens Neota UTS Law Tech Challenge for Social Justice. The Challenge addresses one of ...
High sugar content can invalidate health claims
The Federal Court has found that the packaging of the Little Kids Shredz children's food range, produced by food giant Heinz, misled consumers because it suggested the high-sugar products were nutritious and healthy. ...
Update on changes to Australia's IP laws
Federal Parliament is considering a Bill to amend Australia's IP laws to implement some aspects of the Government's response to the Productivity Commission's (PC) inquiry into IP arrangements. IP Australia has also released its response to public consultation on several other of the PC's recommendat ...
No relief in PBS price changes for originators seeking injunctions
Patentees may face heightened risks when changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) take effect later this year. Special Counsel Ric Morgan and Associate Claire Gregg explain. ...
The ending point for 'starting point'
The Full Federal Court has published its much-anticipated judgment in the AstraZeneca v Apotex appeal A bench of five judges heard the appeal in contrast to the usual three judges in order to be able to clarify or overrule if appropriate an earlier Full Court decision relating to the correct test ...
The ramifications of a Facebook rant
The Full Court of the Federal Court recently handed down its decisions on an appeal that highlights the dangers of making unsubstantiated social media comments Partner Miriam Stiel and Lawyer Tracy Lu report on a long-running dispute where the court found personal Facebook posts constituted ...
Allens advises Vocus on acquisition of Nextgen Networks and submarine cables
Allens has advised Vocus Communications Limited on its $807 million acquisition of Nextgen Networks and two development projects, North West Cable System ( NWCS ) and Australia Singapore Cable ( AS ...
Allens advises financiers on Icon Group acquisition
Allens has advised Credit Suisse AG and Goldman Sachs Australia as financiers of the acquisition of the Icon Group, Australia's largest private cancer and oncology services group. The acquisition, ...
Allens advises H.R.L Morrison & Co on acquisition of Canberra Data Centres
Allens has advised investment management firm H.R.L Morrison & Co in relation to the acquisition of Canberra Data Centres ( CDC ) on behalf of its clients Infratil and Commonwealth Superannuation ...