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Lawful but unreasonable refusal to work from home – A matter of life and death?
The ANAO revoked permission for a veteran public servant to work from home, despite the unique circumstances.
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The US AUKUS Undersea Act, ITAR & transfer of US nuclear submarines to Australia
The effect of the US AUKUS Undersea Defense Act, with implications for Australia and the AUKUS alliance.Piper Alderman - Article
Money talks in the business of domestic building in Victoria: the purpose of profit is key
The SOP Act would only apply to a domestic building contract in Victoria if the the contract was intended for profit.Piper Alderman - Article
Significant reforms proposed for the NSW construction sector
The NSW Government has released three Bills as part of the 2020-25 Construct NSW transformation strategy.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: Australia sanctions Zservers in coordinated ransomware sanctions, Australia passes sweeping Scam Prevention Act, HK Giants join forces on HK dollar-backed stablecoin
The latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: BNB Chain suffers USD$570M exploit, EU extends Russian crypto sanctions, Coinbase secures Singapore licence approval.
This issue of Blockchain Bites brings you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in blockchain and digital law.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: Mastercard sets off to launch crypto-linked cards in the Asia Pacific; Australian Senate Crypto Report – Implementing a DAO company structure; Home run swing: bitcoin as payment for Perth Heat; Miramax sues Tarantino over plan to issue ‘Pulp Fiction NFTs
This issue of Blockchain Bites brings you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in blockchain and digital law.Piper Alderman - Article
Mandatory reporting of ransomware payments may soon be law. What you need to know
Government introduced into Parliament legislation to create a standalone Cyber Security Act.Piper Alderman - Article
Webinar Q&As: 2025 Clause & Effect – Contract Law Series | Drafting Techniques
Lawyers to apply the same approach to AI as for traditional precedents - do not follow this precedent slavishly.Piper Alderman - Article
Managing The Worksafe Investigation Process
Melbourne based Occupational Health & Safety partner Mark Waters discusses what to do if a WorkSafe inspector comes knocking.Piper Alderman - Article
Update: ANZ to Appeal Court findings on Shortfall Allocation Disclosure
Recent decision confirms that a material allocation of a shortfall to underwriters in a capital raising must be disclosed to the market.Piper Alderman - Article
RTCCO Review Hearing: What The 25 May Proceedings Mean For EPC Principals And Contractors
The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel has conducted its first formal review of the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order's fuel cost recovery provisions, leaving critical questions about scope and compliance obligations unresolved. For EPC and D&C principals and head contractors, the hearing clarified some practical compliance mechanisms while reserving judgment on whether construction principals at the apex of contractual chains are captured as "primary parties" with upstream payment obligations. The PaPiper Alderman - Article
The impost to landlords in consequence of recent amendments to unfair contract legislation
The reality is that the unfair contract provisions may apply to leases as a result of legislative changes.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: Australian DCEs take flight with overseas licensing!; Australia universities dominate ranks in global blockchain stakes; Coinbase announces data breach of 6,000 accounts
Articles relating to blockchain and digital law.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: Nauru makes waves by establishing virtual asset regulator, Open hearts, open minds: EU opens door global stablecoins, From cold wallets to warm homes: Fannie and Freddie explore crypto-backed loans
Articles relating to the financial technology industry.Piper Alderman - Article
A (working) holiday? Why it's all about – location, location, location: Lendlease Building Pty Ltd v BCS Airport Systems [2024] QSC 164
Notwithstanding the Court's decision in Lendlease, and as is always the case, each matter will turn on its specific facts.Piper Alderman - Article
Succession Act (SA) 2023 – Changes in SA – Part 1
Succession Act (SA) 2023 has been proclaimed and will come into operation on 1 January 2025.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: BTC Markets electrifies banking with Volt; AFR: Australian regulators yet to understand digital assets; SEC targets Uniswap Labs
This issue includes the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in blockchain and digital law.Piper Alderman - Article
Victorian Construction Industry Royal Commission: What It Means For Project Participants
The Victorian Government has launched a Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects, examining allegations of corruption, criminal conduct and serious misconduct across major construction projects. The inquiry will scrutinise procurement practices, labour hire arrangements, subcontracting models, supply chains, project governance and government oversight, with implications extending far beyond Victoria's borders.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: Smoother Waters Ahead As SEC Officially Ends Ripple Rift?; Doh! Kwon Admits Terra/Luna Was Not Self Healing; And On The Chopping Block: 100 DCE Registrations Slated For Cancellation
The latest updates in Blockchain.Piper Alderman