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Law vs science: scientific evidence and causation in class action litigation
In this Insight, we consider how class action judges have approached cases with highly contested scientific evidence, the key takeaways that emerge and what it all means for the parties involved in class actions. ...
Allens advises ENGIE on virtual battery offtake agreement
This is the first deal of this nature that ENGIE has signed in Australia and will enable it to replicate the functions of a grid-scale battery, using Neoen’s custom software to allow for virtual ...
Three ways to avoid construction project disputes
Three ways to avoid construction project disputes ...
Allens' Banking & Finance practice ends the year at top of the league tables
Syndicated loans (lender) 1st for deal value in APAC (ex-Japan) lender legal advisor rankings (Bloomberg) 1st for both deal value and volume in APAC (ex-Japan) lender legal advisor rankings ...
Pooling orders: when is a right to sue 'used in connection with' a joint business?
In September 2024, the High Court delivered an important decision concerning whether a right to sue held by companies in liquidation could engage the requirements for a pooling order under s579E(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act). ...
Allens advises on financing of the New Melton Hospital Project
The New Melton Hospital will include a 24-hour emergency department, at least 274 beds, an intensive care unit, maternity and neonatal services, mental health services, radiology services and ...
PPS deregulation measures to take effect
From 1 October 2015 short-term leases of serial numbered goods will no longer be deemed security interests under the PPSA Businesses should review their current PPS policies and where appropriate implement changes to processes as Partner Karla Fraser and Lawyer Katharine Ward explain ...
Patent term extensions under siege: a new era of challenges for pharmaceutical patentees
A recent Federal Court decision has struck down a patent term extension granted to Novartis for its blockbuster heart failure drug Entresto. The decision in Novartis AG v Pharmacor Pty Limited follows a recent trend of successful challenges by generic pharmaceutical companies. ...
Booking.com not so generic.com in the US?
The US Supreme Court held that Booking.com is not a generic term and can be registered as a trade mark, presenting an opportunity for online businesses trading in the US under 'generic.com' domain names to seek trade mark registration. ...
Unfair trading practices: design of the long-awaited prohibition takes shape
On 15 November 2024, the Federal Government released a Consultation Paper that provided further information on the design of the long-awaited unfair trading practices prohibition. ...