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. ...

Stories This week Richard Spurio announced the winners of the 2023 Allens Values Awards.  Each year these awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the incredible work that has been happening around the firm and to share the stories of ...

Covered in this webinar: Competition and consumer law update: the ACCC's focus on unfair dealings. Technology: how retailers can leverage data-driven personalised marketing while navigating spam compliance and a changing privacy regulatory landscape. Intellectual property: the rise of 'dupe culture', and liability for IP infringements by third-party service providers. ...

Covered in this webinar: how organisations can successfully deploy ESG-driven technology for social impact, sustainability and resilience; the importance of cross functional and cross industry partnerships; and key challenges when integrating technology into ESG strategies, and lessons learned from real-world experience. ...

The hybrid securities will provide flexible, long-term capital to support NEXTDC’s expanding pipeline of data centre developments across Australia, responding to surging demand for digital ...

AI adoption in healthcare is accelerating, with tools now influencing everything from administrative efficiency to clinical decision making. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated its ...

In late 2024, the Australian Government's Digital ID Act 2024 (Cth) (Act) took effect, establishing a Digital ID System (AGDIS) to replace the previous Trusted Digital Identity Framework. The Act crea ...

Covered in this webinar: emerging trends and key challenges for all parts of the economy in combatting scams; the warning signs of scams and how Australian consumers can protect themselves; and the need for an eco-system approach across all parts of the economy – banks, telecommunication companies, social media platforms and the Government. ...

Covered in this webinar: the implications of the decision for the 'embedded royalties' issue (including TR 2024/D1); the findings on the Diverted Profits Tax, which have broader relevance for the General Anti-Avoidance Rule; and how taxpayers can manage these risks in the changing landscape ...