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11 September 2023

Expanding SEC crypto enforcement targets NFTs: What does this mean for NFT issuers in Australia?

As jurisdictions adopt differing approaches to digital-asset regulation, U.S regulators pursue enforcement against NFT activities under existing securities law.

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28 June 2023

Managing business risk and integrating AI tools: Legal leaders take on the challenge

As AI tools become increasingly prevalent, Australia’s tech legal leaders are actively considering how to promote responsible AI use. They're exploring risk assessment practices, implementing guardrails, and launching internal education initiatives.

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28 June 2023

Surging Cyber Incidents: Regulatory Activity and Class Claims in Australia

Australia has experienced a pronounced increase in regulatory activity as well as class claims stemming from cyber incidents in recent months.

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31 May 2023

Techquake: At the gates – How to survive the era of cyber security

From ransomware to electronic warfare, the digital world has grown perilous. Our latest TechQuake instalment explores the risks facing boardrooms.

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23 March 2023

The IP in AI: Can IP rights protect AI systems?

With the expanding popularity of ML and AI systems, developers and investors expect those systems to be protected from unauthorised use by others.

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06 March 2023

Australian Privacy Act Review Report: Key Takeaways for Employers

It is likely that changes will be made to the Employee Records Exemption. We explore what this could look like, plus additional proposals likely to impact employers.

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07 February 2023

China Disputes predictions: Year of the Rabbit

Hear from our expert Greater China Disputes team on what opportunities, risks and potential rewards companies stand to face as we transition into the Year of The Rabbit.

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02 February 2023

TECHQUAKE: COMPUTER SAYS NO – WILL FAIRNESS SURVIVE IN THE AGE OF AI?

In the latest of our TechQuake series, we explore how emerging regulation will tackle ethical dilemmas as artificial intelligence spreads across borders and industries

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08 November 2022

G20/B20: Can we avoid downside risks for the global economy?

CEO Justin D'Agostino previews the G20 and B20, as he heads to Indonesia for these critical meetings.

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20 September 2022

An evolving role, demanding commercial and political expertise: General Counsel in tech

Our research shows legal chiefs at tech firms expected to provide commercial, strategic and political insight

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20 September 2022

TechQuake: Everything you wanted to know about the metaverse (but were afraid to ask)

In the first of our TechQuake series exploring high-impact technologies, we ask how seriously the business world should take the metaverse

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12 September 2022

The Bettor's Verdict – a Herbert Smith Freehills podcast

In this podcast Steven Jacobs is joined by industry insider guests to discuss current issues in gambling law, sports law, and digital law. Their conversations focus on unwinding the tangled web of US gambling and sports laws past and present, and delve into the digital law space to cover topics...

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01 August 2022

Crypto winter is here – what does it mean for insolvency practitioners?

The collapse of the market for crypto assets is heralding a string of insolvencies and unprecedented technical challenges. Our experts gauge the emerging issues

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22 July 2022

Artificial Intelligence and Renewables: The rise of renewables in Australia

What role will machine learning, a subset of AI, play in Australia's transition to a zero carbon energy future, and what are some of the implications and trade-offs that come with its increased use in our energy infrastructure?

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30 May 2022

Horizon Scanning: UK and EU digital regulation tracker

Our timeline tool helps you track looming developments spanning key reforms in privacy, e-commerce, consumer protection and much more

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18 October 2023

Dispute Resolution in the International Energy Business

A two day conference hosted by the AIEN and the LCIA

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17 October 2023

The London Conference on International Law 2024

Date: 17th – 18th October 2024 Venue: Westminster, London Herbert Smith Freehills is a proud Gold Sponsor of the London Conference on International Law 2024.

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25 September 2023

Talking Shop: A consumer sector podcast series

Expert insights for navigating the big trends and key issues redefining the global consumer sector. From rampant digitisation and supply chain reinvention to sustainability and geopolitical factors, the consumer sector is fast-evolving to meet the challenges – and opportunities – facing companies...

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22 September 2023

Inside IR: The Australian Industrial Relations Podcast

Inside IR is a podcast series that delves into the industrial relations landscape in Australia.

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22 September 2023

Age Verification Roadmap – key updates on the regulation of online safety and age verification

The release of the eSafety Commissioner’s Roadmap for Age Verification and the Australian Government’s response puts a pause on mandatory age verification, but signals a focus on further regulatory reform.

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21 September 2023

Edinburgh International Arbitration Festival (#ArbFest2023)

Herbert Smith Freehills is a proud sponsor of the inaugural Edinburgh International Arbitration Festival, hosted by the Scottish Arbitration Centre. The event will be held on 21 and 22 September 2023, a year on from the record-breaking International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)...

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21 September 2023

Australian Federal Court finds in favour of former Quintis CEO in directors duties case brought by regulator

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ) has failed in its action against the former CEO & Managing Director of Quintis Limited ( Quintis ) for alleged breaches of section 180 of the Corporations Act (the duty to act with care and diligence). Following a four-week trial,...

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21 September 2023

#FDIFriday – the Global Foreign Direct Investment podcast series

Our latest #FDIFriday podcast series brings together experts from our Global Foreign Investment Regulation Group to discuss the rapidly-evolving FDI regulatory landscape in accessible, digestible podcast episodes to help clients and our wider network keep abreast of the latest developments in this...

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19 September 2023

Australian Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety Webinars

In case you missed it, you can access our previous Employment & IR briefing and Safety Leadership Series webinars below. Join our expert briefings for the latest developments we are seeing in the employment, industrial relations and workplace healthy and safety space. In these short sessions,...

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19 September 2023

FSR GPS Podcast Series (Australia)

Our "FSR GPS" podcast series explores topical and emerging issues in financial services regulation that are of strategic importance for our clients and the financial services sector more broadly.

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19 September 2023

Toolkit: why think about biodiversity in the corporate context?

In a new series of articles, we explain how business can navigate the emerging regulatory landscape designed to protect nature and biodiversity

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19 September 2023

The biodiversity questionnaire – are you ready?

With worldwide attention increasingly focused on the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity, we highlight the key benchmarks corporate should be aware of

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19 September 2023

Class Actions Fireside podcast series

Our series charting group actions in Australia brings you the latest developments in accessible video and podcast form

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14 September 2023

King's College London International Construction Arbitration Conference 2023

King's College London International Construction Arbitration Conference 2023 Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution 14 September 2023, 09:00 to 17:00 Ashworth Centre, The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London

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14 September 2023

South Korea tables mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law

If enacted, South Korea could be the first country in Asia to introduce mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations.

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Expanding SEC crypto enforcement targets NFTs: What does this mean for NFT issuers in Australia?

Managing business risk and integrating AI tools: Legal leaders take on the challenge

Surging Cyber Incidents: Regulatory Activity and Class Claims in Australia

Techquake: At the gates – How to survive the era of cyber security

The IP in AI: Can IP rights protect AI systems?

Australian Privacy Act Review Report: Key Takeaways for Employers

China Disputes predictions: Year of the Rabbit

TECHQUAKE: COMPUTER SAYS NO – WILL FAIRNESS SURVIVE IN THE AGE OF AI?

G20/B20: Can we avoid downside risks for the global economy?

An evolving role, demanding commercial and political expertise: General Counsel in tech

TechQuake: Everything you wanted to know about the metaverse (but were afraid to ask)

The Bettor's Verdict – a Herbert Smith Freehills podcast

Crypto winter is here – what does it mean for insolvency practitioners?

Artificial Intelligence and Renewables: The rise of renewables in Australia

Horizon Scanning: UK and EU digital regulation tracker

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Dispute Resolution in the International Energy Business

The London Conference on International Law 2024

Talking Shop: A consumer sector podcast series

Inside IR: The Australian Industrial Relations Podcast

Age Verification Roadmap – key updates on the regulation of online safety and age verification

Edinburgh International Arbitration Festival (#ArbFest2023)

Australian Federal Court finds in favour of former Quintis CEO in directors duties case brought by regulator

#FDIFriday – the Global Foreign Direct Investment podcast series

Australian Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety Webinars

FSR GPS Podcast Series (Australia)

Toolkit: why think about biodiversity in the corporate context?

The biodiversity questionnaire – are you ready?

Class Actions Fireside podcast series

King's College London International Construction Arbitration Conference 2023

South Korea tables mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law

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