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Court Finds Superannuation Trustee Engaged In Greenwashing

Andrew Taylor Andrew Taylor from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Australian Securities and Investments Commission v LGSS Pty Ltdi is the most recent of several enforcement actions that ASIC has taken in the last few years against ASX-listed companies and financial product issuers for ‘greenwashing.

Respect Workers’ Privacy When Spying On Them. Haha. What?

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Employers continually collect data on their employees by way of monitoring computer activity, deploying on-site surveillance cameras, tracking workers’ devices, logging access and by other means.

Reminder To Draft Purchase And Sale Agreements With Care

Mariana Korsunsky Mariana Korsunsky from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

After executing a purchase and sale agreement for the entire property, the parties agreed to split the transaction into two staggered sales, reduce the purchase price, and include an earnout provision in connection with potential future development.

The Importance of Government Investment in Prison Security: Lessons from the Vale dos Judeus Escape in Portugal

Filipe Consciência Filipe Consciência from  Caria Mendes Advogados  on 

In late August 2024, several inmates managed to escape from Vale dos Judeus prison, a high-security facility located in Alcoentre, Portugal.

Lender Liability Claim Results in Sanctions Against Borrower’s Counsel

Jaclyn Grodin Jaclyn Grodin from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

A creative attempt by a borrower to forestall foreclosure and recover damages against its lender ended badly for the borrower, with the borrower and its counsel being sanctioned.

Navigating Lender Liability Complexities & Minimizing Risk

Douglas Rosner Douglas Rosner from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

As lenders and borrowers try to get creative in working through ongoing distress in the real estate market, especially in certain asset classes, it is crucial for lenders to understand the nuances of lender liability claims.

Draft Australian Data Privacy Reform Released Or “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers”?

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

12 September 2024 marks the end of almost one year of anticipation following the Government’s positive response to the privacy reform consultation last year.

Do You Have Freedom of Speech When Conducting Anonymous Restaurant Evaluations in Taiwan?

Cheng-Yu Ma Cheng-Yu Ma from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

For business operators, customer or commentator reviews can serve as both powerful endorsements and potential challenges, depending on their content.

October 2024 Visa Bulletin Released: What It Means for EB-5 Investors

Joey Barnett Joey Barnett from  WR Immigration  on 

The October 2024 Visa Bulletin, and it shows very good news for the new Reform and Integrity Act EB-5 program and for Chinese and Indians waiting in line under the prior EB-5 program.

Human Rights and New Technologies: The Legal and Ethical Impact of Digital Surveillance and Biometrics

Filipe Consciência Filipe Consciência from  Caria Mendes Advogados  on 

The rapid development and deployment of new technologies, such as biometric systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital surveillance, are revolutionizing many aspects of society.

Personal Data Protection Law

Gustavo Cuevas Gustavo Cuevas from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

On August 27, Congress sent to the executive branch the Law that establishes a new framework for the treatment of Personal Data, modifying the current Law No. 19,628 on the protection of private life.

Sanctions & OFAC Strategies: Legal Challenges in the Financial Sector

Safak Herdem Safak Herdem from  Herdem Law  on 

In the complex landscape of global finance, sanctions have emerged as an essential tool for enforcing international law and maintaining geopolitical stability.

The Transport Sector Advances With Automated Recognition But Compliance Is Lost In Transit

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Automated recognition systems are a powerful tool in ensuring safety, fraud prevention and the well-being of passengers in Australia’s wider transport networks.

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