ArticleEnvironment protection policies in Victoria under reviewThe EPA and DSE released a discussion paper in June 2011.AustraliaEnvironmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleMajor changes to the Assessment of Site Contamination NEPMThe 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.AustraliaEnvironmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleDLA Piper successfully defends Fortescue Metals Group against Cyclone George chargesThe Supreme Court has confirmed the extent of the duty on principals to ensure the safety of contractor's employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleSports, Media and Entertainment Intelligence - May 2013This is the global monthly publication from DLA Piper's Sports, Media and Entertainment group.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAir Carriers And The Trade Practices ActIn recent years, a number of high profile international airfreight carriers have come under increased scrutiny from competition regulators and private litigants, both in Australia and abroad, over allegations that the carriers have conspired to increase prices through the imposition of excessive fuel surcharges.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleNew requirements for New Zealand incorporated companiesThese changes are being phased in to ensure that existing companies have time to comply with the new requirements.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleThe Australian AGM season is upon usThe AGM is an opportunity to engage and communicate with shareholders, but it is imperative that it is run properly.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleEmployer control over union entry weakenedTwo recent decisions dealing with right of entry protocol to the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleMajor Cases List returns to VCAT at a priceThe Major Cases List was reintroduced as a sub-list of the VCAT Planning and Environment List as a "user pays" model. AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleClimate Change And Rural Policy Rule At VCATThe decision in Gippsland Coastal Board v South Gippsland SC & Ors (No 2) [2008] VCAT 1545 was handed down by VCAT Deputy President Helen Gibson and Member Ian Potts on 29 July 2008. AustraliaEnvironmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleOn the road (or highway) to clarifying section 54 of the Insurance Contracts ActInsureds should characterise the facts giving rise to the relevant 'act' or 'omission' when seeking relief via s 54.AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
ArticleHollywood film studios fail in their bid to hold ISP iiNet liable for its customers' infringing actsThe High Court found that Internet Service Provider iiNet did not authorise its customers to infringe copyright.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyDLA Piper Australia
ArticleCase Note: North Sydney Council v Binks [2007] NSWCA 245At approximately 1am on 20 July 1995, Simon Binks, on his way home from a night at a pub in Paddington, Sydney, crashed his vehicle at an intersection at Milsons Point, adjacent to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleDo Australian proportionate liability regimes apply to arbitrations?Some contracting parties will now try to avoid arbitration to protect rights under the proportionate liability regimes.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleRumour has it: recent defamation claimsThe ease of posting comments online, even if thought to be anonymous, could generate an increase in defamation claims.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleValcorp Australia Pty Ltd V Angas Securities Limited (NO 2) [2012] FCAFC 22 - contributory negligence by lendersA lender has had its level of contributory negligence increased on appeal, from 25% to 50%.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleFree TV Australia proposes ban on the promotion of live oddsThe proposed amendments ban the promotion of live odds by commentators at certain times before, during and after play. AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleConstruction law developments: tenders, arbitration, claims, security of payment and corporations, ADRThe Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleNew Act will streamline major infrastructure projects in NSWDiscusses the impact of the Infrastructure NSW Act 2011.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleMandatory employment of females in Saudi Arabia: key points for retailersThe Saudi Ministry of Labour has issued two ministerial Decisions requiring certain retail businesses to employ females.Saudi ArabiaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia