From piperalderman.com.au: The US Federal Reserve has withdrawn its previous guidance that restricted banks from engaging with crypto-related products, allowing banks to explore these opportunities freely.… read more
From pbl.legal: Trademarking involves registering business names and logos separately to ensure legal protection and prevent infringement.
It requires navigating the registration process governed by the Trademarks Act 1995 and maintaining trademarks through regular renewals and market use.… read more
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: Grant Thornton has advised small businesses in Australia to prepare for upcoming mandatory climate disclosure requirements that will indirectly affect them starting January 1, 2025.… read more
From corrs.com.au: The Full Federal Court clarified the criteria for determining whether director-related transactions are voidable, emphasising the necessity of a commercial justification.
In the case involving CEG Securities and the Runtong Mortgage, the Court overturned the initial ruling, acknowledging that transactions within cooperative groups may be reasonable.… read more
From www.tglaw.com.au: The Federal Court of Australia ruled that Medibank must disclose certain technical reports related to its 2022 data breach, impacting its claims of legal professional privilege.… read more
From cgw.com.au: The new Franchising Code, effective from 1 April 2025, replaces the Old Code and introduces key reforms, including updated disclosure obligations and changes in termination rights for franchisors.… read more
From www.bartier.com.au: The High Court of Australia ruled that the Developer and Builder are wholly liable under section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) for construction defects and cannot delegate this duty to subcontractors.… read more
From grantthornton.com.au: Post-acquisition disputes can significantly affect transaction outcomes and business operations, highlighting the importance of proactive conflict management and financial due diligence.
The Australian M&A landscape has undergone a major transformation following the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024, marking the largest regulatory change in 50 years.… read more
From hallandwilcox.com.au: The Federal Court ruled in McClure v Medibank that some reports related to the 2022 cyber attack were protected by legal professional privilege, marking the first instance of such privilege applying to reports produced following a cyber incident in Australia.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: ASIC issued penalties for misleading claims and misconduct, while the courts intervened in boardroom disputes and misleading advertising cases, emphasizing accurate practices and corporate security.… read more
From madderns.com.au: In Australia, registering an IP assignment with IP Australia and having a formal written agreement are essential for official recognition.
Clear and precise language in agreements is vital to prevent disputes and protect intellectual property rights.… read more
From www.tglaw.com.au: The Federal Court of Australia imposed an A$8.25 million penalty on Clorox Australia Pty Ltd for making misleading claims on its “GLAD to be Green” garbage bags, which falsely suggested they contained ocean-sourced plastic.… read more
From piperalderman.com.au: Block Earner won a significant legal victory when the Full Federal Court ruled that its fixed-yield product did not qualify as a financial product under the Corporations Act, thus not requiring an Australian Financial Services Licence.… read more