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The Federal Court makes its order – Hungry Jack’s ‘Big Jack’ trade mark not deceptively similar to McDonald’s ‘Big Mac’
In a Federal Court judgment handed down in November, Justice Stephen Burley found that fast-food giants McDonald’s and
Spotlight on modern slavery: Federal Government introduces legislation to establish Anti-Slavery Commissioner
As foreshadowed in our previous article on modern slavery reporting, available here, the Federal Government has introduced the
Corruption and Integrity Update – November 2023
In this edition of the Corruption and Integrity Update, we cover the appointment of a former judge as
Gadens Regulatory Recap – 30 November 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, ACCC, AFCA, AUSTRAC, the OAIC,
A new Banking Code of Practice is on the horizon
Background The Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) Banking Code of Practice (the Code) contains a set of contractually enforceable
Delaying the inevitable? Some sectors get a short reprieve from fixed term employment contract restrictions
Following the passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) in December
Unpacking the possible engineered stone ban and its shake-up on construction contracts
Most of the Australian standard form construction contracts make provision for contractors to comply with ‘legislative requirements’ which
Myth or reality – Our top 10 workplace myths – part one
How many times have you heard that you must give an employee three warnings before terminating their employment?
FWC proposes a new “Arts and Culture Sector” modern award
The Fair Work Commission (Commission) is seeking the views of interested parties in relation to the proposed creation
National Integrity Spotlight – October 2023
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the annual reports issued by the Australian
The only way is up: What you need to know about increased penalties and other changes to NSW WHS laws
The NSW Government is clearly ‘making good’ on its election promise to review and update the NSW work
Gadens Regulatory Recap – 14 November 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, ACCC, AFCA, AUSTRAC, the OAIC,
