The New York case cautions multinational companies that the "joint employment" concept may be applied internationally.

The mid-year economic and fiscal outlook released by the Treasurer announced significant superannuation changes.

Across the globe organisations are contending with the latest technology panacea – cloud computing.

The decision in Rainbow Shores is an example of what happens when there is a failure to account for climate legal risk.

Although the focus has been on the potential environmental damage, the loss of cargo from the containers will be heavy.

A look at the many misunderstandings about the concept of salvage and a brief reminder of what is involved.

The development of personal data privacy regulation in Costa Rica is divided between two laws - Laws No. 7975 & No. 8968.

There is no legislation to regulate the protection of data, but a draft Electronic Data Protection Bill was circulated.

On 15 November 2007, the Full Court of the High Court of Australia clarified Australian law in relation to the operation of the transfers of mortgages.

The latest issue of The Workplace from DLA Phillips Fox is now available. The Workplace provides news, perspectives and analysis on legal developments and issues in the areas of workplace relations, employment and safety.

Child resistant packaging requirements for therapeutic goods are currently regulated in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration under Therapeutic Goods Order No. 65 (TGA65) - Child Resistant Packaging for Therapeutic goods. In New Zealand the area is overseen by Medsafe under the Regulations to the Medicines Act (1981). The recent draft order addressing child resistant packaging of therapeutic products is the result of an attempt to harmonise Australian and New Zealand standards in thi

A recent discussion paper released by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Evans, provides a glimpse into a new Bill due before the end of the year amending the current Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (Act).

Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers have found a place in the everyday lives of most people.

While the Bullying Guide will not have the same legal force as a Code of Practice, it will set a national benchmark.

Data privacy laws regulate the use of "personal data" by organisations to protect certain rights of individuals.

The Protection of the Sea Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (Cth) (Amendment Act) was recently passed by the Australian Parliament to amend two key pieces of maritime pollution prevention legislation, introduced by the Commonwealth to give effect to Australia's international treaty obligations.

Since the Federal Election in November 2007 the Rudd Australian Government has proposed or acted upon several measures to promote Australia as a regional finance/funds management hub, most particularly to attract foreign investment into Australian funds.

The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 (Cth) was introduced into Parliament last week.

The National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) has released the draft National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (Draft NEPM) for public consultation. The NEPC recognises that the assessment of site contamination and contaminated land management are areas where scientific and technical capabilities are constantly improving. The original NEPM has been varied to incorporate these developments.

How an employer can manage sexual harassment in a way that working relationships are able to continue effectively.