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In the latest Advertising & Marketing Comparative Guide by the Legal 500, Ian Robertson, Sarah Butler and Emily Booth from our Technology, Media & Telecommunications team provide an update on the legal and regulatory framework governing advertising and marketing in Australia. Sustainability advertising, particularly in relation to greenwashing, and privacy and data protection continue to be key focus areas for the regulators and the industry. Our chapter sets out the relevant rules and restrictions on misleading environmental claims, influencer marketing, intellectual property, use of AI, and other important topics for advertisers. Access the chapter here: https://lnkd.in/gpT9u53z #advertising #marketing #greenwashing #sustainabilityadvertising #influencermarketing #intellectualproperty #AI #legalinsights #legislation #law

Our real estate sector partners Duncan Myers, Elly Ashley, Ron Eames and Vanya Lozzi were in Townsville last week for the Property Council of Australia Property Congress. It was great to meet with clients, reconnect with peers and have conversations about urban renewal, affordable housing, build-to-rent, the transition to renewables, the impact of technological innovation and other trends shaping the property market. Our partners also took some time to explore the beautiful city of Townsville. #TPC24 #ThePropertyCongress #property #propertydevelopment #propertymarket #networking

Congratulations to partner Geoff Farnsworth for being elected President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) - Australia Branch. A leading transport and commodities lawyer, Geoff has more than 30 years’ experience, now specialising in providing strategic and effective legal advice in the shipping space. He also has an extensive domestic and international arbitration practice, representing parties to arbitration and enforcement of awards, acting as secretariat to tribunals, and sitting as arbitrator: https://lnkd.in/gDfX53h Ciarb Australia Chief Executive, Gianna Totaro shared, “I have no doubt Geoff’s exceptional leadership skills, strategic mindset and vast and acknowledged expertise will bolster Australia’s standing in the cross-border and domestic dispute resolution market, and attract opportunities for Australian practitioners.” Read more in our announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gsX-bWkH Please join us in congratulating Geoff! #HRpeople #arbitration #ciarb #congratulations

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We have been supporting Mary's House Services, a not-for-profit organisation helping women and children escape and recover from domestic and family violence, since 2019. Through our workplace giving program, the Holding Redlich Social Justice Fund, we have donated over $80,000 to help fund their services, which includes providing crisis accommodation, food, clothing and other critical care. This Sunday, our Sydney office will join the annual Mary’s House Walk to raise awareness about the work they do and to stand together to say no to domestic violence. This is a cause we deeply care about, and we will continue to support women and children at risk through our partnership with Mary’s House and pro bono work. To learn more about the organisation, visit: https://lnkd.in/gcRDuHHQ #maryshousewalk #HRsocialjusticefund #supportingourcommunity #probono #HRpeople

We are looking forward to tomorrow's IPAA NSW Masterclass on the housing crisis with partner Thomas Kwok in our Sydney office! There are still spots available for the managing inappropriate workplace behaviour Masterclass with partner Michael Selinger and special counsel Ashleigh Mills happening on 7 November. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gD4TPwXU #IPAA #masterclass #housingcrisis #planninglaw #NSW #complexcrises #workplacebehaviour #WRS #legal #education #HRpeople

October is National Safe Work Month, a time for employers and workers to commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for everyone. With emerging challenges around psychosocial hazards and increasing regulatory focus across Australia, partners Michael Selinger and Megan Cant emphasise in this video that now is the time to reflect and take action. By understanding workplace stressors, how they can arise and ways to identify them, businesses can proactively address and manage psychosocial risks. For further resources, see here: https://lnkd.in/gFqR3cRV Learn more about us here: https://lnkd.in/gq8vmRAm #NSWM #SafeWorkMonth #SafetyIsOurBusiness #psychosocialhazards #workplacesafety #employers #employees #legaleducation #safetylawyers #law

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024, tabled in Parliament, introduces significant changes to Australia's merger control regime. Subject to its passage, the new laws will come into effect from 1 January 2026. In this article, Joanne Jary and Kayla Plunkett provide a summary of the key reforms that businesses contemplating a merger or acquisition, and those affected by a merger, should know. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gjgs-xfm #mergers #acquisitions #mergercontrolregime #reforms #ACCC #legal #law

The Commonwealth government's latest initiative to regulate the development and use of AI tools includes a voluntary scheme already in place and a proposed mandatory regime for 'high risk' AI cases once these are defined. In this article, Dan Pearce discusses the 10 proposed mandatory guardrails and the government's strategy for their implementation, encouraging businesses to consider the necessary arrangements to manage their use of AI now. By taking proactive steps, organisations can not only position themselves well for these upcoming mandatory requirements but also demonstrate their commitment to managing risks to stakeholders. #artificialintelligence #AIregulation #mandatoryguardrails #highriskAI #legalinsights #law

We are pleased to welcome our new partner Philip Jones-Hope to our government team in Canberra. With more than 30 years of experience in legal, business and commercial roles, Philip brings invaluable expertise that directly aligns with our strategic focus on growing our Commonwealth Government practice and Canberra office. He has previously served as a senior solicitor and principal adviser within a Commonwealth agency and has made significant contributions to legislative and regulatory reform, domestically and internationally, that positively impact the national security, safety, and welfare of the people. Philip has also been lead commercial counsel on many large scale procurements, including maritime, aviation, road, new technology, IT and satellite high value assets. Learn more about his experience here: https://lnkd.in/gxuKNJEZ Reflecting on his move to the firm, Philip said: “Joining Holding Redlich is an opportunity to work with a firm that stands out for its tailored and client-centric approach to government law. The firm’s collaborative culture and reputation for innovative problem-solving make it a great place to work on the complex challenges faced by Australian Government clients.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9ce7MVG Philip joins our existing team in Canberra, including partners Elizabeth Carroll, Sarah Byrne and Andrew Klein. Please join us in welcoming Philip to the firm! #newpartner #welcometotheteam #government #lawyer #lawfirm #HRpeople