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Social media users could sue online bullies under new anti-troll laws
Proposed laws would give a greater ability to unmask online trolls & take action.McCullough Robertson - Article
Arbitration gamble does not pay off for Donaco
Article provides an update with on the Donaco proceedings which continue to suffer lengthy delays.McCullough Robertson - Article
Expanded coverage of the Miscellaneous Modern Award
From 1 July, the scope of the Award will change following a determination of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission.McCullough Robertson - Article
ASIC announces results from review of 31 December 2016 financial reports
The ASIC results reveal findings relating to impairment of non-financial assets and inappropriate accounting treatments.McCullough Robertson - Article
Life is not a beach - in the Bondi Beach trade mark dispute
Multinational retail giant Abercrombie and Fitch has trade marked the Australian place name 'Bondi Beach' in the US.McCullough Robertson - Article
Asset freezing orders (or mareva orders) explained
A freezing order ensures that a white collar criminal cannot transfer assets before judgment is delivered.McCullough Robertson - Article
Offshore wind on horizon in Australia
Offshore wind projects imminent due to more renewable-focused outlook, cost competitiveness & fluctuations in fossil fuel markets.McCullough Robertson - Article
Significant mine worker safety and health changes passed – and more to come!
Article discusses the changes to mining laws and recommends implementation of measures to deal with these changes.McCullough Robertson - Article
Changes to the Franchising Code – What you need to know
The aim of the changes (eg to disclosure requirements) is to promote competition & fair trading in the franchising sector.McCullough Robertson - Article
Imprisonment for safety breach: First industrial manslaughter sentence in Queensland handed down
The company had not implemented any WH&S systems to protect its workers against risks to their health and safety.McCullough Robertson - Article
Elections to be rerun for three local councils following technical glitch
Applicable law & the decision made in relation to a technical issue with a remote electronic voting system.McCullough Robertson - Article
Native Title and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This Bill largely reflects a previous Bill, introduced in February 2019 and lapsed because of the 2019 Federal election.McCullough Robertson - Article
New FIRB laws show further support for renewables projects
New regulations relax FIRB requirements around foreign investment in wind and solar power station projects in Australia.McCullough Robertson - Article
New legal framework for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage reforms in NSW released
The system is "a transformative, contemporary and respectful vision for the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage".McCullough Robertson - Article
Selling the farm to a foreign investor? Advertise first!
The Government requires that any farm sold to a foreign investor must first be advertised widely for at least 30 days.McCullough Robertson - Article
BIF Act Update
Article advises what you need to do to comply with the security of payment provisions prior to commencement in December.McCullough Robertson - Article
Unfrankable dividends sourced from a capital raise
New exposure draft legislation would provide that dividends sourced from a capital raise cannot be franked.McCullough Robertson - Article
ASIC maintains fintech support by retaining regulatory sandbox
ASIC proposes to retain ASIC class waivers introduced to allow fintech businesses to freely test particular services.McCullough Robertson - Article
Fintech developments and information sharing between ASIC and CSRC
ASIC recently entered into an agreement to share information with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) .McCullough Robertson