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In today's rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, national security has become a paramount concern for governments and businesses alike Over the past decade, government intervention in the private sector has steadily increased as it ...

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Covered in this webinar: The ACCC's spotlight on retailers: relevant enforcement priorities including pricing claims, digital customer engagement and unfair sales practices. The evolving privacy landscape: progress on the long-promised privacy reforms, including the latest on tranche two and what to expect next. Brand protection case law developments: the relevance of reputation, the defence of 'honest concurrent use' and enforcement using product label designs and product shapes. ...

Covered in this webinar: real-world examples of the latest technology being used on projects in Australia; differences between Australia and other countries in the adoption of cutting-edge technology on major projects; how different contracting models and policy settings can encourage (and discourage) the use of productivity-boosting AI, technology and innovation in the construction industry; and how in-house and external lawyers can position themselves to be key advisers to construction and infrastructure clients looking to innovate. ...

Covered in this webinar:  Further information on topics and speakers will be released in the new year.  ...

Covered in this webinar: The significant reforms to Australia's merger control regime likely coming into effect from 1 January 2026. What will the new regime look like? Which types of deals are likely to be caught? What practical issues should be considered before the new regime comes into effect? APRA's increasing scrutiny of expenditure by superannuation trustees. What are APRA's areas of likely focus for surveillance and enforcement action? What are the expenditure requirements in the new SPS 515? What practical steps can trustees take to prepare? ...

Covered in this webinar: ASIC's industry review of superannuation-related death benefit claims; ASIC's report on advice fee deductions from superannuation; and lenders' processes for dealing with financial hardship. ...