Updates & Alerts

Treasury is consulting on new tax reporting obligations for operators of websites and other e-commerce platforms in the sharing and gig-economy.

Practical Law Commercial have published an article which considers the new Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth)

A template letter addressed to the Registrar of Trade Marks where the owner of prior trade mark rights consents to the use and registration of a trade mark filed under a later application in respect of particular goods and/or services.

A template agreement for lawyers when drafting an agreement between two parties in which they agree that each may continue to use its own trade marks without interference from the other, subject to restrictions.

A brand new resource which discusses using alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) to improve legal department operations.

Providing a deeper dive into real estate finance, Practical Law Banking and Finance have released new practice notes to help lawyers navigate property investment and development transactions.

The latest issue of the Journal of Law and Medicine includes a number of highly topical articles on COVID-19 including Ian Freckelton AO QC's insightful editorial entitled "COVID-19 as a Disruptor and a Catalyst for Change."

The Magistrates Court and Sheriff’s fees from 1 July 2021

Two brand new resources which address reasons for mandatory CPD requirements, examples of CPD requirements, the importance and benefits of legal department CPD policies and best practices in developing, implementing and managing legal department (CPD) policies.

Practical Law In-house have released a brand new resource examining the key issues that in-house lawyers should consider before assuming the additional role of director or company officer.

Practical Law In-house have released a brand-new resource for subscribers looking to improve organising and speaking or presenting at a training event or training session.

Practical Law In-house have released a brand-new resource for lawyers to use when communicating a legal department's purpose and the guiding principles it follows to achieve that purpose.