Increased penalties are here, while clock ticks on unfair contract terms 10 November 2022 By Gabrielle Jack Substantial increases to maximum penalties for breach of competition and consumer laws Read on
Will smart contracts lead to disputes, or avoid them? 31 October 2022 By Peter Bullock Smart contracts and dispute resolution Read on
No More Monkey Business: Singapore High Court injuncts transfer of Bored Ape NFT, confirming NFTs are property 25 October 2022 By Amanda Lees, Suraj Sajnani Singapore high court grants injunction over bored ape yacht club NFT giving digital assets owners security over enforceability of assets Read on
Better for the planet and the pocketbook…but you lose some of the magic at hearings: COVID-19 arbitration trends that are here to stay 17 October 2022 By Amanda Lees, Covid-19 arbitration trends that are here to stay, including virtual hearings and use of technology to facilitate dispute resolution Read on
CVG v CVH: Singapore Court decides that Foreign Emergency Arbitration Awards can be enforced in Singapore but refuses enforcement of this particular award 10 October 2022 By Amanda Lees, Suraj Sajnani, Victoria Jones Foreign emergency arbitration award enforcement order setting aside decision in Singapore court. Lack of opportunity to present case. Read on
ACCC warns ‘greenwashers’ to clean up their act 6 October 2022 By Carla Massaria ACCC internet sweeps to identify misleading environmental and sustainability (greenwashing) claims and misleading online business reviews Read on
More Prohibitions, Greater Penalties 29 September 2022 By Gabrielle Jack More prohibitions, greater penalties: Government acts on promises to strengthen unfair contract terms regime and bolster civil penalties. Read on
A fair warning on Unfair Contract Terms 19 September 2022 By Georgia Weeden Fujifilm decision a timely reminder for businesses of the escalating risks associated with unfair contract terms Read on
Maximum penalty for boycott conduct – ACCC ‘cements’ importance of compliance 6 September 2022 By James Keeves Federal Court decision 'cements' importance of compliance with secondary boycott provisions in Part IV of the CCA Read on
Authorisation no cure to cartel risks posed by pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements 29 August 2022 By Lisa Huett Failed authorisation application likely to create difficulties for pharmaceutical settlement agreements in Australia Read on