Unique characteristics mean unique risks
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The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. Unforeseen events such as the COVID pandemic and, most recently, the impacts of tumultuous geopolitics, can drive up
Using ERPs for a competitive advantage
8 min read
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of modern business operations, seamlessly integrating processes from accounting to human resources. With AI advancements, analytics and cloud computing, these systems offer greater capabilities to organisations than ever before.
The rapid evolution of ERP offerings in the market,
Navigating the challenges in a complex environment
7 min read
We are in the midst of rapid technological advancements, shifting regulatory and political landscapes, evolving social expectations and visible impacts of climate change. In this context, Australian companies and their directors and officers are navigating an increasingly complex, inter-connected and unpredictable risk environment.
Key takeaways
With proceedings still on foot in several jurisdictions, there is currently significant uncertainty as to the legal position on IP infringement, which may also vary between jurisdictions. Unsurprisingly, this has caused users concern that they might inadvertently infringe a third party’s IP rights by using an AI tool—eg by publishing an AI output that reproduces
Deadline to carry out risk assessments is fast approaching
8 min read
Certain online service providers must complete a risk assessment and implement required compliance measures by 21 June 2025. This relates to the following types of material:
ESG continues to evolve
10 min read
As stakeholder expectations on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues continue to evolve, we are seeing a movement build from voluntary standards to domestic regulation. Concurrently, the opposition to ESG-related action is adding to uncertainty and complexity when it comes to legal compliance and alignment with global high
Important aspects of Australian privacy law remain unresolved
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The Australian Information Commissioner (Commissioner) has settled proceedings against Meta Platforms, Inc. and Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (Meta) with a $50 million payment program. The program forms part of an enforceable undertaking in relation to allegations that Meta’s conduct in relation to the Cambridge
Recent trends and global developments
7 min read
Since the release of new guidance by IP Australia in 2023 (which we previously reported here and here), Australia has yet to see a landmark decision on trade marks for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or blockchain.
However, recent trends in
Stronger guarantees, AI rules and ban on unfair trading
10 min read
The Federal Government has signalled its commitment to advancing major consumer law reforms with three key announcements this week that included proposals to strengthen consumer guarantees, ban unfair trading practices and introduce artificial intelligence (AI) specific protections—all of which could significantly alter the
Climate change, biodiversity and First Nations rights in focus
10 min read
Australian businesses continue to face a rapidly evolving litigation landscape in relation to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
In this Insight, we spotlight emerging trends, reflect on potential implications for future ESG-related disputes and provide practical guidance on both managing stakeholder expectations