ArticleCountry-Specific Updates - UKThe issue in this appeal case was whether digital newspapers would benefit from the same zero-rating treatment as physical newspapers.United KingdomTaxDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleReturn to practicability: clarity on safety duty for employersA significant recent decision by the WA Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier decision of the Supreme Court, which potentially expanded the scope of the duty of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA) (OSH Act), and by implication, the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA) (MSI Act). AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleFranchise regulation by stealth?Legislation introduced in SA could have a significant impact on how franchisors conduct business. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGetting down to business: Coalition's review of the franchise sector means potential penalties for franchisors but may also deliver national consistencyThe Coalition Government has announced that this year it will review and amend the Franchising Code of Conduct.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleRestructuring e-Newsletter - Global Insight - Issue 7Global Insight is a digital publication bringing you news, views and analysis from our Global Restructuring Group.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAccommodation is not a 'payment' - the Mammoet CaseProvision of accommodation did not constitute a 'payment... in relation to the total duration of the industrial action'.AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleNational Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011A discussion on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management which takes effect from 1 July this year. AustraliaEnvironmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGreen shoots? Increase in fashion and retail IPOsThis resurgence of activity in capital markets is seen as a strong indication of growing confidence in the markets.AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleHealth Alert (Australia) - 18 November 2013The alert is a summary of critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAustralian High Court Rejects Challenge By Big Tobacco And Determines Plain Packaging Laws Are Constitutional And ValidThe High Court has rejected the constitutional challenge mounted by several key players in the tobacco industry.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorDLA Piper Australia
ArticleControversial Directors and Officers Defence Costs Decision ReversedA discussion of the New Zealand case of Steigrad & Ors v BFSL2007 Ltd & Ors HC.AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
ArticleLaw à La Mode: Fashion, Retail and Design Industry NewsLaw à la Mode is an e-magazine which brings together the latest fashion industry news, commentary and legal updates.AustraliaInternational LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleHigh Court to Consider Multiple Settlements for one injuryInsurers may pay out multiple settlements if the first settlement does not extinguish the right to seek further damages.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGambling advertising - live odds are only part of the problemGambling advertising has been the subject of much attention and debate in Australia recently.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGoogle not liable for Adwords keywordsAn Italian court held that Google is not obliged to monitor the AdWords keywords selected by its users.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleSocial media - new laws for new attitudesSocial media is now an integral part of life and work, but its rise is not matched by a understanding of the law online.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGoogle’s autocomplete function can infringe personality rightsA German court held that words added to a search by Google's autocomplete function can invade a person's personality rights.GermanyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAustralian privacy amendments passedThe changes will increase obligations when dealing with personal information in Australia or from Australian residents.AustraliaPrivacyDLA Piper Australia
ArticleDLA Piper Launches Global Data Protection GuideA pan-jurisdiction team of lawyers from Carey Olsen has worked collaboratively with international law firm DLA Piper to produce the DLA Piper Data Protection Laws of the World Handbook.AustraliaPrivacyDLA Piper Australia
ArticlePro Bono Partnering Opportunities with DLA PiperBy partnering on one of our pro bono projects, your legal team can access clients with real, pressing legal problems.AustraliaStrategyDLA Piper Australia