Insights for September 2021
01/09/2021 - Global Legal Insights - Pricing and Reimbursement 2021
02/09/2021 - ACT reintroduces relief for commercial and retail tenancies
02/09/2021 - An Australian first: NSW EPA ordered to take action to address climate change
02/09/2021 - ASIC's new Corporate Plan: "Why not litigate" takes a backseat in the name of economic recovery
02/09/2021 - Banksy fight may paint a different picture under Australian trade mark law 05: Distinctiveness
02/09/2021 - Changes for public and private sector developments in proposed new Planning Regulations in New South Wales
02/09/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Information Distillation 2: New vaccines, regulation and a Commonwealth indemnity scheme
02/09/2021 - Environment and Planning 5 Minute Fix 17: climate change, energy, resources, planning and environmental protection
02/09/2021 - Executive officer liability under Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld) clarified by Court
02/09/2021 - IOC decision to withdraw doping case against Aussie Olympian sparks major changes to WADA Code
02/09/2021 - Key steps to getting your ESG right
02/09/2021 - Lenders not misled in $2.5bn Arrium collapse
02/09/2021 - Major Projects & Construction 5 Minute Fix 83: penalties home and abroad, Infrastructure Victoria 30 year strategy, building materials on credit
02/09/2021 - Managing fraud and corruption risks: Is your policy best practice?
02/09/2021 - Orders Without Borders: Australia's new law allows authorities access to data from communications service providers
02/09/2021 - Real estate: 5 Minute Fix 15: COVID-19 relief, stamp duty and land tax changes, strata and community title
02/09/2021 - South Australia follows Victoria and introduces bill for a distance-based electric vehicle levy
02/09/2021 - The registered designs system wakes from its slumber
02/09/2021 - This trade mark stoush is as sweet as honey!
02/09/2021 - Tips and traps to accessing Court documents as a non-party
02/09/2021 - UK Supreme Court confirms liquidated damages survive termination
02/09/2021 - Victoria's Environment Protection regime: the general environmental duty
02/09/2021 - Your feedback sought on unique crediting arrangement for Australia’s largest greenhouse gas emitters
02/09/2021 - YouTuber's proposed defamation defences knocked down by Parliamentary privilege
08/09/2021 - You're the publisher of public posts on your social media pages, says High Court – but don’t panic just yet
10/09/2021 - ASIC's new regulatory guidance on breach reporting for AFS and credit licensees commences 1 October
16/09/2021 - Another one bites the (coal) dust: NSW greenfield mine rejected by IPC
16/09/2021 - COVID-19 is a workplace injury, says New South Wales Personal Injury Commission
16/09/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Information Distillation 3: COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme introduced for claims of $5,000 or more
16/09/2021 - Deadline for casual conversion fast approaching – have you satisfied your obligations?
16/09/2021 - Don't "set and forget" your insurance policy – proper maintenance may lead to better coverage
16/09/2021 - How to lose $450,000 in four posts: internet trolls beware!
16/09/2021 - Major Projects & Construction 5 Minute Fix 84: Australian Infrastructure Plan 2021, bank guarantees, Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill
16/09/2021 - Managing the intersection between trauma-informed processes and natural justice obligations
16/09/2021 - NSW Court of Appeal clarifies the assessment of climate change impacts from mining projects
16/09/2021 - NT Government policies targeting large emitters of GHG emissions and proposing the how and when to offset
16/09/2021 - OAIC Notifiable Data Breaches Report: January-June 2021
16/09/2021 - Refocusing energy from waste projects from Sydney to key NSW regions
16/09/2021 - Responding to Courts and regulators: claiming privilege against self-incrimination
16/09/2021 - Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 passed, and commences soon
16/09/2021 - The ACCC is calling for a new ban on unfair trading practices in business – why, and what it would mean
16/09/2021 - The top five trends shaping disputes with the Australian Tax Office (and your tax risk) in 2021
16/09/2021 - Time is running out for Victorian developers before new owners corporations obligations and restrictions commence
16/09/2021 - Victoria's Environment Protection regime: transition of permissions, notices, classifications and policies
16/09/2021 - Workplace investigations refresher part 8: Participants in workplace investigations – witnesses
17/09/2021 - ATO on high alert for overclaimed fuel tax credits
21/09/2021 - Get ready for Victoria's new right to entry laws which allow unions to record potential breaches
24/09/2021 - Getting the Deal Through Asset Recovery - 2022
30/09/2021 - Avoid a bad BDAR, a bad DA and a bad day: demonstrating avoidance of biodiversity impacts for NSW development proposals
30/09/2021 - Defamatory Tweets slam dunked: Brother of NBA star awarded $550,000 and injunction
30/09/2021 - Fake profiles beware: Google can be served with applications to expose the identity of internet trolls
30/09/2021 - Automotive snapshot: agency sales, connecting vehicles to the internet, net zero
30/09/2021 - Environment and Planning 5 Minute Fix 18: climate change, biodiversity, infrastructure, renewable energy
30/09/2021 - Major Projects & Construction 5 Minute Fix 85: cladding in Victoria, WA security of payment, and payment schedules
30/09/2021 - Multiple class actions against one defendant: Victorian Supreme Court sets out a partial solution
30/09/2021 - New controls proposed for large-scale solar and wind developments in NSW
30/09/2021 - Trends in the management of sexual harassment 01: the rise of the employee activist and bystander
30/09/2021 - Considering a "sub-sale" in Victoria? New guidance released on what constitutes "land development"