ArticleChina Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA): Issues for in-house counselA company's ability to utilise ChAFTA in a compliant manner may heavily depend on the involvement of in-house counsel. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHunt & Hunt
ArticleDomain Tasting – And We Don´t Mean Sparkling Wine – Under The MicroscopeThe investigation by the leading global regulating body for the Internet, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), into the practice of ‘domain tasting’ will be welcomed by Australian businesses. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHunt & Hunt
Article“Gray Matter”: Full Federal Court Confirms Academics Rights To Their InventionsThis is a decision based on the circumstances surrounding university based research that may lead to inventions capable of being patented and commercialised. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHunt & Hunt
ArticleCustoms new INS (Infringement Notice Scheme) a cause for real concernThe Infringement Notice Scheme changes significantly increase the risks for importers, exporters and service providers.AustraliaInternational LawHunt & Hunt
ArticleKorea-Australia Free Trade Agreement set to commenceThe Korea-Australia free trade agreement will commence on 12 December 2014.AustraliaInternational LawHunt & Hunt
ArticleTax Discussion Paper - What are the customs issues?This paper provides importers and others in international trade an opportunity to shape the future taxation of imports.AustraliaInternational LawHunt & Hunt
ArticleDANGER, DANGER - New Customs Notice a warning to properly report the movement of cargoCustoms will be closely monitoring cargo that has not been reported within legislated timeframes.AustraliaTransportHunt & Hunt
ArticleHigh Court Rules On The Issue Of Liability For "Damage Caused By Aircraft To Those On The Ground"On 5 August 2009, the High Court issued its judgment on liability under sections 10 and 11 of the Damage by Aircraft Act 1999 (C'th).AustraliaTransportHunt & Hunt
ArticleFair Work Commission to take on workplace bullying complaintsThe Fair Work Commission will be given the power to deal with workplace bullying complaints.AustraliaEmployment and HRHunt & Hunt
ArticleBuilding Energy Efficiency Disclosure Requirements for Owners Tenants: commences 1 November 2010A compulsory disclosure scheme on corporations that are owners or tenants of buildings applies from Implementation Day.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHunt & Hunt
ArticleSustainability – The Various Rating SystemsMany organisations are requiring energy efficient buildings and tenants and government departments are demanding energy efficient buildings. This demand has lead to tenants driving the market towards energy efficient buildings. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHunt & Hunt
ArticleContractor or Employee: Clarifying risk for employersThis complimentary seminar will discuss the key differences between principal/contractor arrangements in employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRHunt & Hunt
ArticleSmart Distribution Services (No 3): Offer of CompromiseThis matter concerns costs in the event that an offer of compromise was rejected and the party who served the offer of compromise goes on to succeed at hearingAustraliaInsuranceHunt & Hunt
ArticleCustoms proposing new regulation of exports, depots and warehousesThe Bill is to increase primarily the level of security in the air cargo environment.AustraliaTransportHunt & Hunt
ArticleIn the land of online: land titles become computerizedThe land title system is becoming computerised in a bid to simplify the management of land transfer and mortgage data.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHunt & Hunt
ArticleAustralian Franchising Code of Conduct review – The key recommendationsThe recommendations of the review represent the largest overhaul of the Franchising Code of Conduct since its inception.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHunt & Hunt
ArticlePPSA: Possessory lien and migrated registration - what trumps in a priority dispute?The decision confirms that a possessory lien will take priority over a migrated registration in a priority dispute.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHunt & Hunt
ArticleAustralian Trusted Trader Program - what to do nowYou should assess whether the Australian Trusted Trader Program is right for your business to qualify for accreditation.AustraliaInternational LawHunt & Hunt
ArticleUK Spring Budget 2023: Investment And Growth High On The AgendaOn the personal tax side, an important change already widely trailed in the press was an increase in the pensions Annual Allowance from £40,000 to £60,000.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorWithers LLP
ArticleCreative Class Composition: The Hunt For The Anchor ClassThis article explores the strategic use of creative class composition in English restructuring plans, in particular the creation of "anchor" classes to facilitate cross-class cram down.United KingdomInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringA&O Shearman