ArticleM&A earn outs – key considerationsArticle discusses earn outs – what are they and key considerations to keep in mind for both parties. .AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleQueensland parliament rectifies problems with directions to rectify building workThe QBCC is now able to direct a person who carried out building work to rectify it if it is defective or incomplete.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleSo what is an initial coin offering (ICO)?ICOs can allow investors to use cryptocurrency to purchase coins or tokens relating to a specific product or project.AustraliaTechnologyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCan renewable energy be a friend to traditional mining?The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has recently released its investment plan and 'investment priorities'.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleRetaining the best employees: 4 key employment considerations for your RegTech business, so key innovators do not leave with your ideasEmployers in new RegTech businesses may consider share options, incentive plans or bonuses to attract or retain staff.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleNew resources regulator and prosecutor in QueenslandDiscussion about Bill introduced in Queensland to create a new independent resources industry regulator and prosecutor.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleWhat attracts investors to IPOs? Critical insights for issuersASIC Report 540 complements a number of previous reports, on due diligence and marketing practices, relevant to IPOs.AustraliaFinance and BankingMcCullough Robertson
ArticleRoyal Commission into Abuse in the Disability Sector: terms of reference and next stepsThe Royal Commission will focus on all aspects of quality and safety of services to people with disability in Australia.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleWho let the dogs out?! Regulators baring their teeth and chasing down duty holdersBeing proactive in planning for regulatory action, by training staff or implementing procedures and plans, is essential.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleAustralian autonomous sanctions: What Russian sanctions mean for Australian businessAustralian business owners and operators ought to be aware of the potential application of these autonomous sanctions.AustraliaInternational LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleProtecting against COVID-19 class actionsAs Australia grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aged Care industry is particularly susceptible to class actions.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCullough Robertson
ArticleIt is no secret – $10 million penalties to be introduced for privacy law breachesMajor changes to Australian privacy laws could expose APP entities to hefty fines for misuse of personal information.AustraliaPrivacyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleGovernment proposes review into Caravan Park and MHE planning approval frameworkRecent changes to the law, overview of existing planning regime, characterisation of land uses, area for reform.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleLiability of council for issuing incorrect limited town planning certificatesWhere council knows and intend for third parties to rely upon the certificate, they are likely to owe them a duty of care. .AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleNew positive security obligations for owners of critical infrastructureResponsible entities must adopt risk management programs. RE's must meet cyber security baseline. RE reporting obligations.AustraliaTechnologyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19 updates for intellectual property right holders, applicants and opponentsThis is a short summary of the current position taken by the intellectual property offices in a number of key markets.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleGlobal energy outlook – renewables switch but upside for Australian coal and gasWhen this wave of coal power generation plant projects is over, the flow of new coal power projects will slow sharply.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleParliamentary Committee recommends that the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) (MERFP) Bill be passedQueensland's financial assurance (FA) and mine rehabilitation regimes are set to be overhauled from 1 July 2018.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleQueensland Act affecting FIFO operations in resources projects passedMore compliance hurdles will affect 100 per cent FIFO resources projects in Queensland - whether existing or planned.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePractical guidance on ‘copyright claims' from digital services providers – are you sure it's legit?Some copyright claims from digital services providers may not have conducted proper copyright infringement analysis.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson