ArticleUK High Court reaffirms the importance of the duty of confidentialityA recent case considered the methods that companies use to protect their confidential information.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleBe careful whom you kiss this Valentine's DayOn Valentine's Day, remember that stepping over the line can constitute sexual harassment and sexual discrimination.AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleTo see increased discrimination claims and a new approach to defending them in 2013The proposed changes could make it more attractive to choose the federal jurisdiction as opposed to state jurisdictions.AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleExchange - International - Hong KongThis article from Exchange – International discusses regulatory developments in the Hong Kong financial services sector.AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleThe trend towards private sector delivery and financing of Australian infrastructureThe private sector needs to play an increasing role in financing and delivering much of the Australian infrastructure.AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleUpdate on recent decisions regarding pharmaceutical productsDiscussion of recent cases - one Australian case and one from the US.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDLA Piper Australia
Article9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center – One Event Or Two? Issues for the reinsurance marketA recent UK decision considering the 9/11 terrorist attacks has removed uncertainty in the reinsurance market.AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
ArticleOffers of Compromise in LitigationIt is often said that the issue of costs is of primary importance in litigation.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticlePart 2A - go away! Repeal of the pre-litigation protocols under the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW)Part 2A required parties to take reasonable steps to resolve or narrow the dispute before commencing court proceedings.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGambling inquiry announced on the 'blackest day' in Australian sportThe gambling inquiry was announced amid fears of future problem gamblers jeopardising the integrity of Australian sport.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAustralian Treasury considers controversial reforms to extend sales tax to overseas online purchasesThe Treasury has come under intense pressure to extend the Australian GST to overseas-purchased goods and services.AustraliaTaxDLA Piper Australia
ArticleNew Spanish Anti-doping ActThis new piece of legislation intends to combat doping in sports in a more effective way.SpainMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleWestern Alberta Transmission Line ApprovedThe Alberta Utilities Commission announced today that AltaLink's Western Alberta Transmission Line has been approved for construction.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesDLA Piper
ArticlePrecedent Set On Judicial Reviews’ Paper TrailDavis LLP litigator Alexi Wood has written the article "Precedent Set on Judicial Reviews’ Paper Trail" for the January 26, 2015 issue of The Lawyers Weekly. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper
Article2020: Privacy, Security And Content Regulation To Increase In ChinaChina's authorities have published a much-anticipated brand new directive on internet content regulation and governance, which will come into force on 1 March 2020.ChinaTechnologyDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleTowards A National OH&S SystemDespite broad areas of consistency there remain separate safety laws in every state and territory in Australia. AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleThe Review Of The “Environment Protection And Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999” (Cth) And The National Biodiversity StrategyFollowing a statutory five year review of the "Contaminated Land Management Act 1997" (NSW) (CLM Act), significant changes have been introduced in relation to investigating, cleaning up and reporting contamination in New South Wales.AustraliaEnvironmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleMental Illness And Deliberate Damage To Insured PropertyIt is fundamental to the concept of insurance that it only insures a fortuity not a certainty. There is no cover under the policy if the insured deliberately damages the insured property. But what if the insured is suffering from a mental illness? AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
ArticleProgress On The New Residential ZonesThe long awaited new (draft) residential zones were released by the State Government earlier this year and are contained in its report 'New residential zones for Victoria - Consultation Draft' (February 2009).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleThe Development Plan Catch 22In Saunders v Frankston City Council (Red Dot) [2009] VCAT 114 (19 February 2009), the Tribunal commented on the necessity for notice for permit applications subject to a Development Plan Overlay (DPO). AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia