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Legal Update | ASIC finalises regulatory guide on disclosure requirements for infrastructure entities

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:02:05 GMT

With effect from 1 July 2012, new and existing infrastructure entities will need to comply with significant additional disclosure obligations.

Legal Update | Federal Court win for Optus cloud based PVR

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:02:20 GMT

The Federal Court has found Optus’ TV Now cloud based PVR service does not infringe the AFL, NRL and Telstra’s copyright.

Legal Update | Looking forward – Industrial Relations in 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:02:55 GMT

2012 is shaping up to be a very big year in industrial relations. In this article, we look at the top seven developments to watch out for in 2012.

Legal Update | New Pollution Reporting Laws Commence on 6 February 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:01:24 GMT

Important changes to NSW pollution control laws, involving a new duty to report incidents, will commence on 6 February 2012.

Legal Update | Climate Change and Major Projects – Important Land and Environment Court Decision

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:02:02 GMT

Climate change and major projects – important Land and Environment Court decision.

Legal Update | Fair Work Act Review – background paper and submission timeline released

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:01:00 GMT

The Fair Work Act Review Panel has released a background paper. Stakeholders have approximately one month to make submissions. This article provides an overview of the background paper and the submission process.

Media Release | Freehills looks to cement position as Australia’s top Competition practice

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:01:34 GMT

Freehills has hired Competition and Antitrust partner Daniel Preston just months after promoting Patrick Gay to the partnership, confirming Freehills’ move toward the standout Competition practice in the country.

Legal Update | Confidentiality issues – bed bugs bite back

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:02:50 GMT

If a new invention is created that you think is commercial, before disclosure, you should take some steps to make sure you can protect it, as highlighted in this recent case about bed bug protection.

Opinion | Audio: Fair Work Act Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:01:22 GMT

Freehills Partner Ben Dudley provides an overview of the Fair Act Review 2012 and discusses how businesses can get involved.

Audio: Click here to play (file will launch in a new window)

Legal Update | Commercial litigation: 10 significant developments in 2011

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:01:54 GMT

The start of the year is a good time to reflect on the year that has passed. While there were many important developments, here are our thoughts on ten significant developments in commercial litigation in Australia during 2011.