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Defamation Concerns Notice is a substantive requirement – WA case dismissed

The Supreme Court of Western Australia recently dismissed a defamation claim brought by a plaintiff who had not given a concerns notice before commencing the relevant proceedings. In dismissing the...

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Merger reform: Will you need to notify your deal under the new regime? Will it get blocked?

The Australian Government last week introduced the long-anticipated Bill overhauling the Australian merger review regime to bring it into line with most international jurisdictions. The proposed...

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Important cyber security reforms tabled in Parliament and referred to Committee

The Australian Government has tabled its Cyber Security Legislative Package, which includes an obligation to notify the Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Signals Directorate (or another...

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Following Silicon Valley’s lead? Reforming non-compete arrangements in Australian PE/VC deals

As Australia debates reforms to non-compete clauses, the implications for venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms are significant, particularly regarding business sales and funding...

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