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‘No Added Sugar’ Claims Sitting Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Charles Fisher Charles Fisher from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

The prevalence of ‘no added sugar’ claims on food labels has led Food Standards Australia New Zealand, aimed at ensuring consumers are well informed about the sugar content of food products they purchase.

Taiwanese Competition Law Addresses Improper AI Application

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

This article will explore the unfair competition issues caused by the improper applications of AI from two aspects: "false advertisement" and "price discrimination" that AI may involve.

AI Legal Research Tool Eases Victorian Lawyer’S Work Pressure But At A Great Cost

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

A Victorian solicitor (afforded the protection of a pseudonym) has been referred to the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner for submitting to the court a list and summary of fictitious authorities generated by a legal research tool powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

SOLID East 2024 Recap

Nordo Nissi Nordo Nissi from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

The recent SOLID (Summit on Legal Innovation and Disruption) East Event brought together legal innovators and thought leaders to explore the intersection of innovation, advanced technology, and the business of law.

Political Speech in the Workplace: Legal Considerations for Employers

Carla Reeves Carla Reeves from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, many employers are bracing themselves for an uptick in political discussions—and possible tension—in the workplace.

What Should You Know When Inheriting Taiwanese Estate with A Will?

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

For Taiwanese people who are living abroad, they always have a big concern about what national law should be applied for making a valid will to distribute their Taiwanese estate.

‘Chameleon ETFS’ – Still Groundbreaking And Here To Stay?

Jenny Taing Jenny Taing from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

It was coined as a ‘gamechanger’- an ETF that can be bought and sold on the ASX or Cboe Australia but that can also be applied for, and redeemed, directly with the issuer.

Federal Court Rules Paypal’S Contract Term Unfair: Key Takeaways & Implications For Business Contracts

Paul Welling Paul Welling from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

In the recent decision of ASIC v PayPal Australia Pty Ltd, the Federal Court found that a provision in PayPal Australia Pty Ltd’s standard form contracts constituted an unfair contract term (UCT).

Common Considerations for Joint Venture in Taiwan

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

In Taiwan, neither the Taiwanese Civil Code nor other commercial laws explicitly define or regulate joint ventures. However, both the collaborations between local enterprises and multinational enterprises seeking local partners in Taiwan have a high demand for JV business models.

Reminder To Draft Purchase And Sale Agreements With Care

Mariana Korsunsky Mariana Korsunsky from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

Somerville Office Associates (“SOA”) sold two parcels of land to defendant Cresset Development (“Cresset”), an improved parcel and an unimproved parcel.

Proposed Action Plan for Article 80 Modernization

Matthew Kiefer Matthew Kiefer from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

After an 18-month study process, the Boston Planning Department has released an Action Plan proposing strategies to modernize Boston’s development review process.

Different Sectors, Same Page

George Evans George W. Evans from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

I recently attended the IMN Distressed CRE Forum in New York. It was also striking to note how similarly everyone views the current challenges and opportunities around distressed commercial real estate.

Smyth’s Myths: Assumptions about International Commercial Arbitration that Need Challenging

Seamus Smyth Seamus Smyth from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

Is it true that arbitration is (1) cheaper than litigation, (2) quicker than litigation, (3) totally confidential, and therefore (4) preferable to litigation? Frequently the answer is No.

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