As many lawyers know firsthand, the legal framework surrounding the use of surveillance devices and workplace surveillance is particularly complex. Specific legislation applies to regulate the use of surveillance devices…
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An Update: Victorian Supreme Court Report on Litigious Costs
In response to the two-staged approach to the costs assessment mechanisms recommended by the Supreme Court of Victoria and the County Court of Victoria’s Report on Litigious Costs (the Report),…
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Victorian Supreme Court Review Rejects Litigious Scale of Costs
A report (the Report) into whether Victoria’s Supreme Court should continue to use the Scale of Costs (the Scale) in fixing party/party litigious costs has rejected the concept of retaining…
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What’s Ahead For 2023: Horizon Scanning With Practical Law
There is always something new happening in law — new legislation, new regulatory frameworks, new cases that update the law, and more. Legal teams must keep up-to-date with the all…
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That’s a Wrap: Practical Law Reflects on 2022 and Looks Ahead to 2023
Join the Practical Law team for a look back at 2022 and learn what 2023 holds for the legal profession. PLUS download our free end-of-year (EOY) report template and accompanying…
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Data Breaches: New Bill to Penalise Corporates up to $50 Million
In the wake of the recent data breaches in Australia, the Federal government has introduced a bill amending the Privacy Act 1988, the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 and the…
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Corporate Trustees and Insolvency Law: Q&A with the Hon R I Barrett AO
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Federal Government is undertaking a comprehensive inquiry into Australia’s corporate insolvency laws. One aspect of the inquiry is the treatment…
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Unfair Contract Terms Protections: Reform at Last?
The Government has introduced reforms to establish civil penalty provisions prohibiting the use of, and reliance on, unfair terms in standard form contracts.
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2022 Commonwealth Procurement Rules: Fast-Track Your Knowledge with this Toolkit
Refresh your knowledge of government procurement and the new Commonwealth Procurement Rules with Practical Law’s new resources.
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Using Online Legal Documents: Aren’t They All The Same?
Poorly prepared legal documents can cause uncertainties and unexpected problems, incurring significant legal costs if interpretation issues result in legal action.
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