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Industry focus: Strategies for maximising IP returns from R&D collaborations in energy and resources – Part 1

The energy and resources sector is heavily dependent on technology, from new product lines, heavy equipment and autonomous systems, to…

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On a Proper Construction Issue 7: Recovering the Legal Costs of “The” or “An” Adjudication

Introduction Drafting legislation might just be the hardest job in the law. A construction contract that gives rise to a…

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ACCC Appeal on Kleenex flushable wipes claim dismissed

On 15 June 2020, the Full Federal Court upheld the finding that Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty Ltd (KCA), the makers of Kleenex…

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Late notices of claim – v – prejudice

We have all received one (or likely more) of those claims – the claims that are served outside the time…

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More punishment for marine polluters in Australia

A new financial year brings with it an increase in the fines for those polluting Australian waters. Ship owners, charterers,…

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Time to write off intellectual property and other assets extended

HWL Ebsworth’s National Taxation Group earlier summarised the key tax changes introduced in the first and second Federal Government COVID-19 Stimulus Plans,…

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