In the follow up to our earlier article on Consumer law, we now examine some key cases involving the ACCC in Competition law. ACCC v Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd(NSD1220/2021) In November 2021, the ACCC commenced proceedings against Techtronic, a wholesaler of ‘Milwaukee’ power tools in Australia. Between 2015 and 2021, Techtronic is alleged to…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (FCAFC) allowed an appeal from Australia’s second shareholder class action, Crowley v Worley Limited [2022] FCAFC 33, and remitted the case back to a single judge for determination, which may give…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On 10 June 2022, the UK Law Commission published the results of its review into the laws that govern corporate criminal liability in the UK and its proposals to reform them. There has been a long-held concern amongst amongst enforcement…
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29 June 2022 LBF Partners To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. For the evaluation of personal data processed by the Personal Data Protection Authority through loyalty programs “Draft Guideline on the Investigation of Loyalty Programs within the Scope of Personal Data Protection Legislation”(“Directory“) and the Personal…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. MAYER BROWN AT A GLANCE Supporting and strengthening the international operations of global clients requires a law firm with the capabilities to provide a full range of legal services on a global basis. Because of the strategic location of its…
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The US Department of Justice’s latest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) resolution with Glencore plc and related entities raises new questions about independent compliance monitors, and whether they are back to stay. In October 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced revised DOJ guidance on corporate monitorships.one The DOJ’s announcement suggested a reversal of a…
The Government of Canada adopted the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act in 2021 that sets an aggressive emissions reduction target of 40 to 45 percent below 2005 levels and net-zero by 2050, followed by the introduction of the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan on March 29, 2022 for achieving those legislative requirements. In that regard, the…
The evolution of technological solutions to collect and analyze data continues to enhance the ability for businesses to prevent, investigate, and defend against and of business crimes. In a two-part webinar series, BLG’s Investigations & White Collar Defense Group explores data-driven risk management in terms of compliance, investigation and defense. Summary of session 1 Presented…
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24 June 2022 Potomac Law Group To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The pandemic brought with it a fundamental shift from the traditional office to what many experts call the “hybrid workplace,” where more employees work from home more of the time. While various…
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23 June 2022 Lewis Silkin To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. No doubt spurred on by events in Ukraine and growing concerns about the societal impact of the spread of misinformation, on 22 April 2022 the European Parliament and EU Member States reached a…
