All Articles From Sandy Donaldson
COVID-19: Companies Given the Temporary Right to E-Sign Agreements
There has been a lot of uncertainty as to whether digitally executing a document satisfies the company execution requirements under section 127(1) and section 129(5) & (6) of the Corporations Act…
COVID-19: Modern Slavery Statement Extension Granted
Entities receive a three-month extension to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (‘Act’)
COVID-19: IT Security and Working From Home
Health and economic concerns have been priority issues during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as we settle in to a working from home (WFH) routine, IT and cybersecurity should also…
Best Lawyers Recognises Nine of DW Fox Tuckers Finest
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is delighted to announce that nine of the firm’s senior lawyers have been recognised across 17 different areas of law in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers Australia. While our…
COVID-19: Transactions Involving Foreign Investment
The Commonwealth Government (the Government) has announced temporary changes to the foreign investment regime to protect Australia’s national interest during the COVID-19 pandemic - a historically…
“Confidential” Means Confidential
Crown Resorts V Zantran Clauses requiring parties to keep information confidential are frequently found in contracts. These may typically be contracts of employment, but also many other contracts.…
Who Owns Intellectual Property? Employer or Employee
Disputes between employers and employees as to who owns the intellectual property (“IP”) developed by an employee have been frequent causes for litigation in Australia and elsewhere. Some general…
The Covid-19 Outbreak and Contract Relief in the Form of Force Majeure
Introduction The new lunar year of the Metal Rat has regrettably commenced amidst an abundance of wretched disasters. Whether flood, fires and most distressingly, the global pandemic of the Covid-19…
Liquor Licensing Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
The South Australian Government has recently announced a number of measures to support businesses as they attempt to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures include the issuing of short-term liquor…
EU’s Request for Geographical Indications Protection may Affect your Products or Trade Marks
If your business produces or deals in food or beverages, then the European Union’s (EU) requests regarding Geographical Indications (GIs) as part of Australia’s free-trade negotiations with the EU…
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