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Blockchain Bites: ASIC sues block earner for alleged unlicensed crypto based products; NY Fed launches CBDC pilot; AO Art Ball serves up real world value
Series of articles relating to the financial technology industry.
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Statutory Casual Employee definition introduced to the Fair Work Act
The Fair Work Commission has commenced a substantial review of casual employee provisions in Modern Awards.Piper Alderman - Article
Understanding Your Organisation's Rights If The Fair Work Ombudsman Issues A Notice To Produce
Examines the legal requirements for NTPs to be valid, and what organisations should do when they receive one.Piper Alderman - Article
[Webinar Q&As] Beat the clock: Substantive law – Workplace lessons from the pandemic
The article includes answers to questions received from a recent webinar on the workplace during the pandemic.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: $181m to fund Australias future of finance and digital assets; Crypto-asset ETPs?; COALA endeavours to save DAOs from the Endangered List
3 articles relating to blockchain & digital law.Piper Alderman - Article
Generative AI and a new era of legal technology governance in the Supreme Court of NSW
Practice Note SC Gen 23, which provides comprehensive guidelines for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence.Piper Alderman - Article
Shareholder class actions in Australia: Uncertainty for the future of market-based causation
Recent decision creates uncertainty around what causal test the court will accept with a market-based causation claim.Piper Alderman - Article
The Full Federal Court allows consumers to waive their right to be a group member in class actions through standard terms and conditions.
Previously, there was relative uncertainty around the enforceability of class action waivers in Australian jurisprudence.Piper Alderman - Article
The one contract rule confirmed: Ventia Australia v BSA Advance Property Solutions
Valid SoP Act payment claims cannot be made in respect of multiple work orders issued under standing order contracts.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: Inside the Google Web3 team; New blockchain network in China; USD$7B fund staying the crypto course
3 articles relating to blockchain technology.Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: US SEC doubles down enforcement team for crypto; AUSTRAC issues crypto guides; California issues new executive order on crypto
Latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.Piper Alderman - Article
Brutal Time Limits And Repository Links In Security Of Payment
Can an email containing a file-sharing link satisfy statutory service requirements in construction payment disputes? This case examines whether providing access to documents through an online repository constitutes...Piper Alderman - Article
Blockchain Bites: Crypto Bahamas conference: Insights from the week
Speakers at the Summit shared insights on pressing issues in the ongoing growth of crypto. Quotes shared here.Piper Alderman - Article
ACCC Merger Law Reforms: Latest reveal by Federal Treasury
Starting 1 January, 2026, Australia will transition from a voluntary to a mandatory and suspensory merger review system.Piper Alderman - Article
Making the most of your AGM and Annual Report
Key considerations for ASX-listed companies in reporting and AGM season.Piper Alderman - Article
Royal Commission Readiness: Is Your Organisation Ready?
South Australia and Victoria are currently grappling with significant Royal Commissions that scrutinise private organisations, industry participants, boards, executives and operational decision-makers. For many organisations and individuals, their first contact with a Royal Commission comes through a notice to produce documents or information or a summons to attend and give evidence.Piper Alderman - Article
Fixed Term Contracts – What you need to know about the new restrictions, and further exceptions
Restrictions on fixed term contracts commence on 6 December 2023, and will apply to all contracts on or after that date.Piper Alderman - Article
Green Finance In The Australian Commercial Property Market
Major banks have offered green loan products to fund energy efficient commercial properties.Piper Alderman - Article
Privacy And Cyber Security Law Reforms Are Live: What You Need To Do To Prepare
Businesses need to be vigilant on both external and internal threats to the security of information they collect and hold.Piper Alderman - Article
A payment claim by another name
Recent NSW judicial guidance directing attention to the substance, rather than the form, of payment claims and schedules.Piper Alderman