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30 November 2022

Landmark Respect at Work Bill passed in Australia

On 28 November 2022, the landmark Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 ( Bill ) passed both houses of Parliament and is now awaiting royal assent.
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30 November 2022

Are we headed for a Subsidy War? – A new front has opened as de-globalisation marches on

With geopolitical tensions rife and countries retreating behind economic barricades, subsidy policies have become weaponised
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30 November 2022

On Just Terms Podcast Series

Australia is a litigious country - we meet with Australia's leading legal and commercial minds to discuss how to manage the corporate risk landscape. Join host Jason Betts, Disputes Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, as he interviews the people on the front lines of this changing environment.
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29 November 2022

What COP27 achieved — A mixed bag, at best

Last-minute compromises averted a washout but key questions need answers if the global agenda is to meet the climate change challenge
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25 November 2022

Germany set to introduce energy windfall tax before 2023

If adopted the surprise new tax will impose a significant increase on businesses' tax and compliance burdens
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25 November 2022

A new normal: data governance and internal stakeholder alignment

Building a robust data governance and privacy compliance regime requires strategic planning and meaningful business buy-in. As the spotlight on data governance intensifies, legal leaders across all industries are evaluating best practices.
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25 November 2022

ALT Australia: Law, differently

High volume, high impact and document intensive work meets cutting-edge technology.
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22 November 2022

IP law podcast series - Unravelling the issues

Our experts explore the hottest topics and controversies in intellectual property law
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22 November 2022

Australian start-ups remain positive, plan to raise survey finds

Overall the survey points to a picture of resilience in Australian start-ups and a belief in the long term prospects for companies and the ecosystem.
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22 November 2022

Key changes in data privacy and cyber security laws across Southeast Asia in 2022

2022 is a milestone year for data privacy and cyber security laws developments across Southeast Asia.
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22 November 2022

Dutch Legislators Propose Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Law

The landmark proposal forms part of a widening global trend to ensure firms monitor adverse impacts on issues such as human rights and the environment
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21 November 2022

B20/G20: Next steps for business

Herbert Smith Freehills CEO Justin D'Agostino reports back from the B20 Indonesia on the optimism and opportunities emerging for business after attending as an Executive Board member of the International Chamber of Commerce
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17 November 2022

CODE IS NOT LAW — ARBITRATION'S CRITICAL ROLE IN RESOLVING CRYPTO DISPUTES

With the crypto market enduring its most significant test to date, we explore how arbitration has become the industry's go-to forum for solving complex disputes
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15 November 2022

ACCC recommends far-reaching regulatory reforms shaping how digital businesses operate and engage with consumers

The Australian competition watchdog's proposals suggest a more muscular approach to regulating digital service providers
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14 November 2022

Dealing with regulatory approval uncertainty and delay in members’ schemes of arrangement in Australia

Uncertainty regarding the receipt of regulatory approvals is fuelling concerns regarding completion risk.
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