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Show me the data! Introducing the Consumer Data Right
On 15 August the Federal Government released exposure draft legislation that if passed will establish an economy-wide consumer-directed data transfer system The latest sprint in a marathon of reviews reports and recommendations over the past few years that have called for the adoption of some form ...
Allens advises tech company Redbubble on capital raising
Allens has acted for online creative community and marketplace Redbubble on its $15.5 million capital raising. The Melbourne-based tech company provides an online marketplace where people can shop ...
Allens advises Public Transport Victoria on myki re-tendering
In one of the largest and most complex government tender processes in Australia, Allens has advised Public Transport Victoria on the competitive tender for the operation of the myki ticketing syste ...
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 ...
Sidestepping arbitration clauses - a potentially explosive business!
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has rejected a wide-ranging attack by a contracting party preferring litigation to arbitration on the operation of an arbitration clause Partner Andrew Maher reports ...
Civil penalties: are negotiated outcomes still negotiable?
A recent decision of the High Court could intensify uncertainty about the legitimacy of resolving civil penalty proceedings by the regulator and the defendant approaching the court with an agreed penalty supported by an agreed statement of facts Partner Matthew McLennan and Lawyer Megan Sandler ...
Vendor's IM - Get it wrong, pay the damages bill
A recent Federal Court case has reinforced that if a vendors information memoranda is inaccurate disclaimers wont save the vendor and the contract can be terminated or a substantial damages judgment awarded Partner Alister Fitzgerald and Senior Associate Jaelle Berkovits examine this important ...
Competition law update
In touch Competition law update is a regular publication by the Allens Competition Law group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area ...
SOPA adjudications in Western Australia - only the applicant can win!
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has held that under that states security of payment legislation an adjudicator does not have the power to make a determination that requires an applicant to pay the respondent money by reason of any counterclaim raised in the adjudication An adjudicator may ...
ATO rules on Bitcoin - not enough purchase to be money
The Australian Tax Office has released draft rulings stating their view that the digital currency Bitcoin is property and not money Partner Gavin Smith Associate David Rountree and Associate Tom Tian consider the potential consequences for Australian businesses using Bitcoin ...