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Detail of unfair trading practices prohibitions released
Treasury has now released an exposure draft of amendments to the Australian Consumer Law to address certain unfair trading practices.
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Trivago to pay $44.7 million in penalties for misleading consumers over hotel room rates
FC sends a strong message to comparison websites that they must not mislead consumers when making recommendations.Piper Alderman - Article
Do your standard form contracts fit the new regime?
Soon a new penalty regime & legal consequences will apply to unfair terms in standard form contracts with small businesses & consumers.Piper Alderman - Article
Failing to ratify the appointment of an auditor appointed to fill a casual vacancy - the consequences may be bigger than you think
Directors, company secretaries and managers need to comply with regulatory obligations, to avoid costly failures.Piper Alderman - Article
We are still dealing with COVID-19 and now a shortage of AdBlue – Time to consider force majeure clauses in your transport contracts!
Transport operators should be aware of mechanisms that could allow them to avoid liability for breaches of contract.Piper Alderman - Article
Flexible work arrangements: Is your business meeting the requirements?
Case provides unprecedented guidance on the considerations mandated by section 65A of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).Piper Alderman - Article
Upcoming Changes To South Australian Labour Hire Licensing Laws
The Act brings about significant changes to South Australia's LHLR, particularly with respect to the scope of businesses who are now required to hold a labour hire licence.Piper Alderman - Article
Webinar Q&As: Employment Relations National Seminar Series: Decision Time: Re-opening, restructuring & navigating vaccination restrictions
These are Answers to Questions from our "Re-opening, Restructuring & Navigating Vaccination Restrictions" webinar.Piper Alderman - Article
Shortfall allocations to underwriters must be disclosed on ASX, Court finds
A material allocation of a shortfall to underwriters in a capital raising must be disclosed to the market.Piper Alderman - Article
Stop! It's members' time: Amendments to SPS 515 Strategic Planning and Member Outcomes
APRA announced proposed reforms to Prudential Standard SPS 515 to strengthen member outcomes in superannuation.Piper Alderman - Article
Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2021: a simplified approach
The changes aim to simplify the requirements of the Code while continuing to promote accurate and balanced advertising.Piper Alderman - Article
Defence Industry Development Strategy – Procurement Reform
Briefly summarises the key aspects arising from the Strategy in respect of defence procurement and contracting.Piper Alderman - Article
NOW the final algorithm: High Court refuses special leave in Aristocrat
High Court finds that computer implemented inventions can be patentable subject matter.Piper Alderman - Article
Global Tools, Local Rules: How to resist a Hague Convention Letter of Request
Recipients of Hague Convention Letters of Request should carefully consider the breadth of the documents sought.Piper Alderman - Article
Hyperlink is merely a tool: High Court finds Google is not a Publisher
Clarification as to the obligations on tech giants in this evolving landscape of disseminating information online.Piper Alderman - Article
How to take reasonable steps to protect personal information: Early learnings from the Information Commissioner's civil penalty enforcement action against Medibank Private Limited
Privacy Commissioner's Concise Statement sets out expectations organisations dealing with sensitive information to takePiper Alderman - Article
Construction pause in South Australia – do you have an EOT claim?
Review your current contracts urgently to identify whether you are entitled to an EOT.Piper Alderman - Article
Mirror, mirror on the wall: Is copy trading compliant with the law?
ASIC has specifically listed copy trading as one of its priorities for supervision.Piper Alderman - Article
CARF before the horse? Australia consults on crypto tax reporting standards
CARF to enhance tax transparency by facilitating the automatic exchange of information about crypto-asset transactions.Piper Alderman - Article
The United States, artificial intelligence and export controls
Australian businesses planning to engage with American technology and AI companies must be aware of new US regulations.Piper Alderman