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
Moving towards responsible AI
12 min read
Over the past few weeks, the Australian Government has published a series of standards, proposals and policies which foreshadow the principles likely to be adopted in mandatory AI legislation once introduced.
On 5 September, the Australian Government published:
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk
6 min read
Upcoming Fair Work Act changes in August 2024
By Veronica Siow, Alana Perna, Olivia Tregambe
From 26 August 2024
The following amendments will take effect in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth):
The real estate sector has yet to explore fully the development potential for data centres
10 min read
Driven by the increasing use of cloud computing and generative AI, global investment in data centres reached $36 billion last year (with $22 billion invested in the first five months of 2024 alone).
The demand for hyperscale
Understanding AI washing, job displacement risks, ESG reporting opportunities and more
10 min read
The widespread (and growing) deployment of generative AI across all sectors will have a deep and lasting impact on almost every aspect of our lives—from helping to predict supply and demand for renewable energy, and reshaping workplaces and workforces, to enhancing
Recent developments at home and abroad
10 min read
For listed entities, determining whether (and when) to tell the market about a cyber incident is an ongoing challenge. Nonetheless, recent developments at home and abroad—in particular a recent update to ASX Listing Rules Guidance Note 8, the Medibank shareholder class action and a new US
Allens Australian law benchmark for generative AI
7 min read
The last 24 months have seen generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools advance in leaps and bounds, powered by remarkable developments in large language models (LLMs). Their new capabilities are already having significant impact on the way firms operate, including the legal function. However, exactly how
David Donnelly
Yeah, well, it’s interesting because per se there’s nothing wrong with a review. It’s good to go back and check, you know, if the fundamentals change should we still be investing here? What makes sense? What doesn’t make sense? So that I guess, is a logical and reasonable thing to do.
The problem
Tips and considerations for procuring AI systems
As generative artificial intelligence moves from pilot to production, organisations are grappling with the push to rapidly procure AI systems while appropriately managing the risks.
Unhelpfully, ‘market’ positions and practices are still emerging, as both customers and suppliers continue to test their approach and their risk appetite, and
Aristocrat’s second chance on remittal quashed by procedural bind
8 min read
In recent years, Australian courts have had several occasions to consider the requirements for a computer-implemented invention to be patentable under Australian patent law. In 2022, the High Court of Australia grappled with this question in the Aristocrat v Commissioner of Patents case.