In this session, we will cover the long-overdue package of reforms to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) is finally out. The changes are extensive and include 345 of the recommendations from the 2015 Whittaker Review. It's mostly good news, but there's a huge amount to think about and do, and now is the time to have your say to get it right. ...

In recent years, human rights litigation has become an increasingly prominent concern in business supply chains, as interested parties seek to hold to account companies who fail to address human rights issues in their supply chains, both legally and reputationally. In conjunction with Linklaters, this webinar considers key litigation trends in human rights litigation against businesses in Australia, the EU, the US and the UK including key cases, the means by which claims are already been brought in these jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to mitigate litigation risk in this area. ...

Covered in this webinar: Unravelling the IP opportunities and challenges presented by AI: best practices for safeguarding your IP assets and protecting against IP infringement risks; Crossing borders: analysing the Getty Images v Stability AI case in the UK, including applying an Australian lens; and Developments in AI regulations: how the EU AI Act may affect Australian businesses. ...

Covered in this webinar: Migrant worker protection reforms – the recently reintroduced migrant worker protection legislation which includes immigration consequences for Fair Work Act breaches, and what these proposed changes could mean for employers. The implications of the 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' Act and recent trends in flexible working for employers' compliance with employment and migration laws. How 'Same Job, Same Pay' and other proposed Federal Government reforms might impact workforce structuring and migration considerations for businesses. ...

Covered in this webinar: the agenda set by the Global Biodiversity Framework; emerging international regulatory trends and what they mean for domestic policy; and key opportunities from transitioning to a Nature Positive Economy. ...

Covered in this webinar: FIRB experts will share their insights on the current Australian Government's approach to assessing foreign investment proposals, and how they could impact you and your transactions; Recent changes to the FIRB regime; and Upcoming developments such as the commencement of the Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets. ...

Covered in this webinar: notable recent enforcement decisions in the UK and likely hot topics for regulatory enforcement going forward; key areas of focus for supervisors at regulators; and the most significant areas of regulatory reform we can expect to see over the coming year. ...

2021 saw record levels of equity investment into Australian startups and scaleups. The abundance of equity capital being raised by Australian startups and scaleups from a diverse range of investors means that we frequently encounter proprietary companies with significant numbers of shareholders on their registers. ...

The use of technology to improve or create efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare services, and to progress precision/preventative models is continuing to drive investment in Healthtech. Here are our 'top 5' tips for investing in Healthtech. ...

Our 2025 Food and beverage law bulletin highlights key legal and regulatory updates, including ACCC recycling schemes, FSANZ Code changes, biosecurity measures, trade mark trends, ESG reforms, and greenwashing enforcement along with essential insights for compliance, brand protection and sustainability. ...