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	<item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Climate Change Update - Controversial legislation protects Queensland mining giant]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/15/Climate-Change-Update---Controversial-legislation-protects-Queensland-mining-giant]]></link><description><![CDATA[Queensland's parliament has passed controversial new legislation which grants mining company Xstrata Coal Queensland Pty Ltd (Xstrata) a retrospective validation for the expansion of a coal mine, effectively overruling the highest court in the state.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Update - Expansive Interpretation of Rights]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/17/Victorian-Charter-of-Human-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Update---Expansive-Interpretation-of-Rights]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Charter has opened the way to an expansive interpretation of human rights in Victoria, by allowing Victorian courts to consider the decisions of foreign courts when interpreting statutory provisions.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Environmental and Public Law Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/19/Environmental-and-Public-Law-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insurance Update - Product Recall Exclusion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/20/NZ-Insurance-Update---Product-Recall-Exclusion]]></link><description><![CDATA[There has been publicity recently about suppliers recalling their products manufactured in China. Should insurers be concerned?]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - October 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/21/Insurance-Focus---October-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Brisbane construction team builds strength with new partner appointment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/22/Brisbane-construction-team-builds-strength-with-new-partner-appointment]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox continues to build strength on the ground in Queensland with the announcement of a new addition to the partner ranks of the Brisbane Construction team.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox recognised for outstanding leadership practices - Asia Pacific winner of Top Companies for Leaders 2007 award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/23/DLA-Phillips-Fox-recognised-for-outstanding-leadership-practices---Asia-Pacific-winner-of-Top-Companies-for-Leaders-2007-award]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is the only professional services organisation in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the Top Companies for Leaders 2007 award, in a global field of over 550 participants.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Practice Moves into Top 15]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/24/Corporate-Practice-Moves-into-Top-15]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox's corporate practice has moved into the top 15 of the just-released mergermarket's Q3 Australasia M&A league tables for the first time.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox acts for Cartridge World in private equity deal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/25/DLA-Phillips-Fox-acts-for-Cartridge-World-in-private-equity-deal]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox recently completed a private equity acquisition of a franchise group when they acted for Cartridge World (operating across 42 countries) in its acquisition by the Wolseley Private Equity Fund together with co-investors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox First on Quality]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/27/DLA-Phillips-Fox-First-on-Quality]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has become the first law firm in New Zealand to receive the prestigious quality assurance standard, LAW9000.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Prestigious endorsement for DLA Phillips Fox partner]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/29/Prestigious-endorsement-for-DLA-Phillips-Fox-partner]]></link><description><![CDATA[An Auckland partner in the Australasian commercial law firm, DLA Phillips Fox, has been ranked amongst Asia's leading lawyers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Planning Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/30/Planning-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first edition of the quarterly DLA Phillips Fox Victorian Planning Bulletin.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities - Proportionality vs Wednesbury Reasonableness: A new test]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/31/Victorian-Charter-of-Human-Rights-and-Responsibilities---Proportionality-vs-Wednesbury-Reasonableness-A-new-test]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Charter introduces a new test of proportionality when considering the lawfulness of a public authority's acts or decisions.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Intellectual Property Update - Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd v IceTV Pty Ltd]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/32/Intellectual-Property-Update---Nine-Network-Australia-Pty-Ltd-v-IceTV-Pty-Ltd]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Employment Update - Labor's Ongoing Rollback of WorkChoices]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/35/Employment-Update---Labors-Ongoing-Rollback-of-WorkChoices]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 28 August 2007 the ALP announced further changes to its IR policies in its Forward with Fairness Policy - Implementation Plan which would radically change industrial relations in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 7 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Employment Update - Incorporation of Policies into Contracts of Employment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/36/Employment-Update---Incorporation-of-Policies-into-Contracts-of-Employment]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 7 August 2007, by a majority, the Full Court of the Federal Court in Goldman Sachs JBWere Services Pty Limited v Nikolich upheld the decision of the trial judge that the employer had breached the  employee's contract of employment by not adhering to a section of the employer's policy document that was incorporated into an employee's contract of employment. As a result of the employer's breach of contract, the employee received significant damages.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Corporate Update - Limited Partnerships Bill introduced]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/40/NZ-Corporate-Update---Limited-Partnerships-Bill-introduced]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Limited Partnerships Bill was recently introduced into Parliament and has now been referred to the Commerce Committee. Public submissions close on 5 October.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Construction Update - The Principal Strikes Back]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/41/Construction-Update---The-Principal-Strikes-Back]]></link><description><![CDATA[The current shape of adjudication under the various security of payment regimes in Australia reflects the nature of its beginnings and its public perception as a 'weapon put into the hands of the little guy'.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Government Alert - ACCC v Baxter Healthcare - derivative Crown immunity confined]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/42/Government-Alert---ACCC-v-Baxter-Healthcare---derivative-Crown-immunity-confined]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recently, the High Court handed down its decision in the case of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Baxter Healthcare Pty Limited & Others [2007] HCA 38. The decision is of particular interest to departments and agencies engaged in procurement, and businesses dealing with government. It is a timely reminder about the value of competitive procurement processes.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Competition & Regulation Update - UK Office of Fair Trading refers BSkyB's acquisition of ITV to Competition Commission]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/44/Competition-&-Regulation-Update---UK-Office-of-Fair-Trading-refers-BSkyBs-acquisition-of-ITV-to-Competition-Commission]]></link><description><![CDATA[The biggest pay TV firm in the UK, BSkyB, recently bought a 17.9% stake in the biggest free to air TV firm in the UK, ITV. The UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has completed its initial investigation of the partial merger and decided there are enough competition concerns to refer the merger to the Competition Commission for a detailed inquiry lasting up to five and a half months.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Competition & Regulation Update - Compensation awarded to French company for loss resulting from wrongful prohibition of merger]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/45/Competition-&-Regulation-Update---Compensation-awarded-to-French-company-for-loss-resulting-from-wrongful-prohibition-of-merger]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 11 July 2007, the European Court of First Instance  (CFI) delivered its long-awaited judgment in the appeal of Schneider Electric S.A. (Schneider) against the decision of the European Commission (Commission).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Environment Update - New reporting Bill sets the foundations for an Emissions Trading System]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/46/Environment-Update---New-reporting-Bill-sets-the-foundations-for-an-Emissions-Trading-System]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 15 August 2007 the Federal Government introduced the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Bill 2007 to Parliament. The Bill sets company-wide and facility-specific thresholds that will trigger the requirement to report greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, whilst providing company-level data to investors and the general public.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Franchise Update - Reaping the rewards: the sale of a franchise system]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/47/Franchise-Update---Reaping-the-rewards-the-sale-of-a-franchise-system]]></link><description><![CDATA[At some stage during the life of a franchise system, the founders may wish to access the value they have locked up in their system. Alternatively, they may take the view that additional significant capital is necessary to grow the system in order to realise its full potential.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Franchise Update - Are your franchise agreements valid and enforceable?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/48/Franchise-Update---Are-your-franchise-agreements-valid-and-enforceable]]></link><description><![CDATA[It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of recruiting new franchisees and expanding your franchise system with the belief that you, as franchisor, comply with the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) and the signed franchise agreements are valid.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tax Update - GST and retirement village operation and investment   new ruling]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/49/Tax-Update---GST-and-retirement-village-operation-and-investment---new-ruling]]></link><description><![CDATA[The GST consequences of the investment in, and operation of, retirement villages can often be complex and varied. It is essential that the GST implications of such investment or operation be considered prior to entering into any contractual arrangements to avoid any unexpected costs which may arise, not only upon the first sale/leasing of units/village, but upon subsequent dealings in the investment.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Distributing a limitation fund to a reluctant plaintiff]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/50/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Distributing-a-limitation-fund-to-a-reluctant-plaintiff]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Construction Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/51/Construction-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/52/Corporate-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[TMC Bulletin - September 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/53/TMC-Bulletin---September-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[The TMC Bulletin is a regular publication from DLA Phillips Fox. It provides a summary of recent legal updates in the areas of franchising, information technology and e-business, intellectual property and telecommunications.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insolvency Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/55/NZ-Insolvency-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Banking & Finance Update]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/56/Banking-&-Finance-Update]]></link><description><![CDATA[Financial assistance by a company in respect of the acquisition of its shares: an unnecessary burden on mortgagors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Banking & Finance Update]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/57/Banking-&-Finance-Update]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mortgage duty continues to add to finance costs]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Superannuation Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/58/Superannuation-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Prestigious insurance award win for DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/60/Prestigious-insurance-award-win-for-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox won a prestigious award at last night's Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand's General Insurance Industry Awards, taking out the 'Best support services' to the general insurance industry in New Zealand category.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[From the ACCC to the Government Law team in Canberra]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/61/From-the-ACCC-to-the-Government-Law-team-in-Canberra]]></link><description><![CDATA[Jennifer McNeill, a former Commissioner of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has joined the DLA Phillips Fox Government Law team as a Special Counsel.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/63/NZ-Employment-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Carbon pricing for road transport: getting closer?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/64/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Carbon-pricing-for-road-transport-getting-closer]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Employment Alert - ALP election victory marks a further period of change in industrial relations]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/65/Employment-Alert---ALP-election-victory-marks-a-further-period-of-change-in-industrial-relations]]></link><description><![CDATA[In modern times a change of government at the federal level has been marked by corresponding changes to the industrial relations and employment laws. This Labor victory will be no different.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Competition and Market Regulation Update - Commerce Act reviews and recommendations]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/67/Competition-and-Market-Regulation-Update---Commerce-Act-reviews-and-recommendations]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox assists Foodstuffs Co-operatives with successful merger appeal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/70/DLA-Phillips-Fox-assists-Foodstuffs-Co-operatives-with-successful-merger-appeal]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox secured a win for New Zealand's largest supermarket retailer yesterday when the New Zealand High Court overturned the Commerce Commission's ruling against Foodstuffs' and Woolworths' applications for merger clearance to acquire up to 100% of listed retailer The Warehouse Group Limited.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Banking and Finance Update - Back to the future: High Court adds to drive to 'old fashioned' mortgages]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/71/Banking-and-Finance-Update---Back-to-the-future-High-Court-adds-to-drive-to-old-fashioned-mortgages]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 15 November 2007, the Full Court of the High Court of Australia clarified Australian law in relation to the operation of the transfers of mortgages.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Climate Change Update - Release of Voluntary Carbon Standard 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/72/Climate-Change-Update---Release-of-Voluntary-Carbon-Standard-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[There has been increasing media attention on the quality and reliability of voluntary carbon offset products.  One of the problems with choosing offset providers has been the lack of a rigorous universal standard by which to judge offset products.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 3 December 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/74/Health-Alert---3-December-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 4 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insolvency Bulletin - New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/75/Insolvency-Bulletin---New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Labor's vision for Transport in Australia: A National Intermodal Transport System]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/78/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Labors-vision-for-Transport-in-Australia-A-National-Intermodal-Transport-System]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - December 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/79/Insurance-Focus---December-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[From The Ground Up - Legal updates for the NSW built environment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/82/From-The-Ground-Up---Legal-updates-for-the-NSW-built-environment]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 9 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 10 December 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/83/Health-Alert---10-December-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Alert]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/84/Corporate-Alert]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Pro Bono Alert  - Federal Court expands the meaning of 'charity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/85/Pro-Bono-Alert----Federal-Court-expands-the-meaning-of-charity]]></link><description><![CDATA[Increasingly charities are expected to do more with the same resources.  This has led to an increasing number of charities undertaking business activities to generate the necessary income.  On 14 November 2007, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia affirmed that a charity raising money through a business venture can still be considered a charity for tax purposes, as long as the only purpose for making a profit is a charitable purpose.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Environmental and Public Law Bulletin - New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/86/Environmental-and-Public-Law-Bulletin---New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Board elects a new Chairman for DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/87/Board-elects-a-new-Chairman-for-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[The DLA Phillips Fox Board has elected Margaret Gibson as its new Chairman.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Group at DLA Phillips Fox making waves]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/88/Corporate-Group-at-DLA-Phillips-Fox-making-waves]]></link><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the fast-growing Corporate Group at DLA Phillips Fox has been ranked as a leading law firm for Corporate/M&A transactions in Australia by Chambers Global.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - October 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/89/Compensation-Snapshot---October-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian Environment Business Network Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/90/Australian-Environment-Business-Network-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alumni News - Issue 1 - December 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/91/Alumni-News---Issue-1---December-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to our first alumni newsletter - a regular publication providing an inside look at our company and client news and successes.  .]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Climate Change Update]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/92/NZ-Climate-Change-Update]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert  - 17 December 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/93/Health-Alert----17-December-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/94/NZ-Employment-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the final edition of the NZ Employment Bulletin for 2007.  The Workplace Relations and Employment team at DLA Phillips Fox would like to wish you the very best for the coming festive season and a happy new year.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Unwrapping the Government's agenda for workplace reform]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/95/Unwrapping-the-Governments-agenda-for-workplace-reform]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alliance partner wins Financial Times and Mergermarket M&A Award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/96/Alliance-partner-wins-Financial-Times-and-Mergermarket-M&A-Award]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox's alliance partner, DLA Piper, has been named Mid Market Law Firm of the Year at the inaugural Financial Times and Mergermarket M&A Awards.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Financial Services Bulletin - December 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/97/NZ-Financial-Services-Bulletin---December-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[2007 has seen the implementation of major initiatives in the financial services sector, including KiwiSaver, the taxation of offshore investments and the Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) regime.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The 2007 film production offsets: providing incentives for the Australian screen media industry]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/98/The-2007-film-production-offsets-providing-incentives-for-the-Australian-screen-media-industry]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - March 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/100/Compensation-Snapshot---March-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - June 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/101/Compensation-Snapshot---June-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Climate Change Update - New Energy Efficiency Target for Victorians]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/102/Climate-Change-Update---New-Energy-Efficiency-Target-for-Victorians]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is anticipated the introduction of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007 (Vic) will save Victorian households up to $130 million on their gas and electricity bills by reducing energy use and lowering costs. The new Act also ambitiously sets a target of 2.7 million tonnes of greenhouse gas abatement in its first three years.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Real Estate Update: Abolition of lease duty NSW]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/103/Real-Estate-Update-Abolition-of-lease-duty-NSW]]></link><description><![CDATA[From 1 January 2008, lease duty is no longer chargeable in NSW for property leases first executed on or after 1 January 2008.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Piper named Finance/Securities Firm of the Year]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/104/DLA-Piper-named-FinanceSecurities-Firm-of-the-Year]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Piper's Hong Kong office has been honoured as Firm of the Year 2007 in the area of Finance/Securities. The award was presented by legal magazine Asian Counsel, with winners selected on the basis of votes and testimonials from more than 260 senior in-house counsels across Asia and the United Arab Emirates.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Another look at towage and the Trade Practices Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/105/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Another-look-at-towage-and-the-Trade-Practices-Act]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Getting in touch with our past]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/106/Getting-in-touch-with-our-past]]></link><description><![CDATA[The DLA Phillips Fox Technology, Media and Commercial group has been advising The Generations Network, whose website ancestry.com.au is being promoted in association with the television program, Who Do You Think You Are?]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Pro Bono Alert - Federal Court expands the meaning of 'charity' - an update]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/107/Pro-Bono-Alert---Federal-Court-expands-the-meaning-of-charity---an-update]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Funds Management and Superannuation Update]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/108/Funds-Management-and-Superannuation-Update]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 3 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Defamation Update: Local Council's Exposure to Claims]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/109/Defamation-Update-Local-Councils-Exposure-to-Claims]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 3 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Planning Bulletin - February 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/110/Planning-Bulletin---February-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 4 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Takeovers Update - 4 February 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/111/Takeovers-Update---4-February-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 4 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Pro Bono Alert: Removal of Government 'gagging clauses']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/112/Pro-Bono-Alert-Removal-of-Government-gagging-clauses]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 8 January 2008, the new Federal Labor Government announced the removal of confidentiality clauses in contracts with the not for profit sector.  It is hoped the removal of these clauses, termed by the Government, the Australian Council of Social Service and others as 'gagging clauses', will encourage constructive and open debate and ultimately lead to better policies for disadvantaged Australians. Not surprisingly, the Government's decision has been applauded by not for profits.     ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin:  A new wave of environmental activism]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/113/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin--A-new-wave-of-environmental-activism]]></link><description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that the new millennium has brought with it a heightened sensitivity towards environmental issues and an increase in the use of the legal system to address environmental concerns.      ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 2 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox 2007 Awards and League table rankings]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/114/DLA-Phillips-Fox-2007-Awards-and-League-table-rankings]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading law firm DLA Phillips Fox has ended 2007 with high rankings in several league tables as a result of its strong corporate and insurance practices, industry recognition of the calibre of its partners and awards in other key areas.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 12 February 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/115/Health-Alert---12-February-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Borrower beware: Share market volatility may impact debt funding arrangements]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/116/Borrower-beware-Share-market-volatility-may-impact-debt-funding-arrangements]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the current financial environment, a volatile stock market has repercussions for both financiers and borrowers, who need to carefully consider the terms of their financing arrangements. This update discusses key issues arising from the impact of external shocks on debt funding arrangements.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Franchise Update - Calls for a franchising health check]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/117/Franchise-Update---Calls-for-a-franchising-health-check]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the Australian Federal Election in November 2007, the Labor Party's success and the appointment of The Hon. Craig Emerson as the new Minister for Small Business, there has been much discussion about reviewing and addressing the needs of the franchising industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Year in Review - 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/118/Insurance-Year-in-Review---2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[2007 was another turbulent year for the insurance industry impacted by abnormally severe storm activity, consolidation, offshore expansion and increasing capacity and competition.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Workplace Matters Update - Phase one of labour reforms introduced - An end to the making of AWAs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/119/Workplace-Matters-Update---Phase-one-of-labour-reforms-introduced---An-end-to-the-making-of-AWAs]]></link><description><![CDATA[Today the Federal government took its first step to reform Australia's industrial relations laws by tabling the Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Bill 2008 (Bill).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 18 February 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/120/Health-Alert---18-February-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Re-arrest under a settlement agreement]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/121/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Re-arrest-under-a-settlement-agreement]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insurance Update - Reform of New Zealand insurance law begins]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/122/NZ-Insurance-Update---Reform-of-New-Zealand-insurance-law-begins]]></link><description><![CDATA[This year will see some major changes for the New Zealand insurance industry with the tabling of two Bills in late 2007 for the financial industry at large and a further Bill specific to insurance contracts to be tabled shortly.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tax Update - Tax office reverses its position on GST and hire purchase agreements]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/123/Tax-Update---Tax-office-reverses-its-position-on-GST-and-hire-purchase-agreements]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Tax Office recently issued an important Practice Statement for the hire purchase industry.  PS LA 2008/1 (GA): GST and input tax credits related to making supplies under a disclosed hire-purchase arrangement, deals with the ability of financiers to claim back GST credits on their expenses where they provide disclosed hire purchase arrangements.  Relevant expenses include the purchase of the goods, introduction commissions and general overheads.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Piper posts record global revenue for 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/124/DLA-Piper-posts-record-global-revenue-for-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox's alliance partner, DLA Piper, has announced its global revenue for the year ending 31 December 2007, which is up 18.7 percent to over US$2.1billion.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 25 February 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/125/Health-Alert---25-February-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tax Offsets for Australian Production Expenditure: Risks for financiers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/126/Tax-Offsets-for-Australian-Production-Expenditure-Risks-for-financiers]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 25 September 2007, the package of incentives for the Australian screen media industry came into force under the Tax Laws Amendments (2007 Measures No 5) Act 2007 (Cth) (Act).  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 3 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Climate Change Update:  New Australian Report calls for immediate action on climate change]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/127/Climate-Change-Update--New-Australian-Report-calls-for-immediate-action-on-climate-change]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recently released Garnaut Climate Change Review - Interim Report recommends Australia take urgent and leading action on climate change and calls for a broader and more stringent Emissions Trading Scheme than previously envisaged.  As a result the Review's key findings carry significant implications for Australian businesses.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Bid Tactics: Panel makes declaration and orders in the matter of Allegiance Mining NL]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/128/Bid-Tactics-Panel-makes-declaration-and-orders-in-the-matter-of-Allegiance-Mining-NL]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Competition Update - The criminalisation of cartels: what does it mean for you?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/130/Competition-Update---The-criminalisation-of-cartels-what-does-it-mean-for-you]]></link><description><![CDATA[In accordance with the ALP's election campaign pledge to introduce laws to criminalise serious cartel behaviour within the first 12 months in office, the Federal Government released the exposure draft Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and other Measures) Bill 2008 (Draft Bill) in early 2008 for public comment.  Mr Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, has said the Draft Bill is likely to be introduced to Parliament by mid 2008.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tax Update - Big benefits from new Australia/Japan Double Tax Treaty]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/132/Tax-Update---Big-benefits-from-new-AustraliaJapan-Double-Tax-Treaty]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the detailed revision of the Australia/Japan Double Tax Treaty during 2007, on 31 January 2008, Australia and Japan signed a new Treaty that includes a new Protocol. The new Treaty should enhance tax efficiencies and generally streamline taxation arrangements between Australia and Japan. This should benefit investors in both countries.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 4 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises on NSW Wine Week]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/133/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-on-NSW-Wine-Week]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Technology, Media and Commercial Group of DLA Phillips Fox has been assisting the New South Wales Wine Industry Association (NSWWIA) introduce a new wine festival to Sydney.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 5 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Ansett loses battle over Clearing House arrangements but wins Frequent Flyer case]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/134/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Ansett-loses-battle-over-Clearing-House-arrangements-but-wins-Frequent-Flyer-case]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a 6:1 decision in the High Court of Australia on 6 February 2008, an appeal by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in relation to a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria was allowed and the efficacy of the IATA Clearing House arrangements was confirmed.  (Our Bulletins of 2 June 2005 and 7 December 2006 covered the previous decisions.)]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 3 March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/135/Health-Alert---3-March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 4 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Prestigious board appointment for DLA Phillips Fox partner]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/136/Prestigious-board-appointment-for-DLA-Phillips-Fox-partner]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox insurance partner, Peter Leman, has become the first New Zealand lawyer to be appointed to the position of director of the Australia New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[International survey points to new trends in capital markets]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/137/International-survey-points-to-new-trends-in-capital-markets]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has announced the key findings of an in-depth international survey of capital markets, conducted jointly with DLA Piper.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insurance Update - New Acts and their impact on the insurance industry]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/138/NZ-Insurance-Update---New-Acts-and-their-impact-on-the-insurance-industry]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurers need to consider how the Securities Markets Amendment Act 2006 and the introduction of the Property Law Act 2007 affect their policies.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Construction Bulletin - March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/139/Construction-Bulletin---March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Workplace Update - Release of the Employment Bargaining Framework for Australian Public Service]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/140/Workplace-Update---Release-of-the-Employment-Bargaining-Framework-for-Australian-Public-Service]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released the Australian Government Employment Bargaining Framework (Bargaining Framework) for the public sector. As expected, the Bargaining Framework reflects the shift in the Rudd Government's proposed legislation away from individual agreements and back to collectively negotiated agreements in which Unions will play a pivotal role.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 11 March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/141/Health-Alert---11-March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australia to reform Personal Property Securities law]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/142/Australia-to-reform-Personal-Property-Securities-law]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department has confirmed that reform of Australia's Personal Property Securities law remains an active item on the Government's legislative agenda. An exposure draft of a Personal Property Security Bill is now well advanced and will be released for public comment in the near future.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Workplace - March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/143/The-Workplace---March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first edition of The Workplace - covering developments in workplace relations, employment and safety in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[ASIC and ASX warn market about stock lending and short selling obligations]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/144/ASIC-and-ASX-warn-market-about-stock-lending-and-short-selling-obligations]]></link><description><![CDATA[Falling share prices, margin loans calls and alleged short selling antics of market participants have dominated market commentary in recent weeks. The current difficulties experienced by, amongst others, A.B.C. Learning Centres Limited and Allco Finance Group Limited (who, following margin loan calls on shares held by directors, have been targeted by short sellers) has seen ASIC and ASX rushing to clarify and reinforce existing obligations with respect to share lending and short selling arrangements.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Alert - March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/145/Corporate-Alert---March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[This quarterly bulletin from the Corporate team provides pertinent commentary on key issues and interesting cases in the areas of takeovers, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 17 March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/146/Health-Alert---17-March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Councils' liability for street trees]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/147/Councils-liability-for-street-trees]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Transport and the Garnaut Climate Change Review]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/148/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Transport-and-the-Garnaut-Climate-Change-Review]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recently released report and preliminary issues paper provide a glimpse into what the transport industry can expect from future Federal Government policy in setting targets for greenhouse gas emissions.  The report in particular also recommends that Australia take urgent and leading action on climate change.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian GST: margin scheme confusion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/149/Australian-GST-margin-scheme-confusion]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/151/Compensation-Snapshot---March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Compensation Snapshot &#8722; our regular bulletin covering legal developments in Australian workers compensation:]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 25 March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/152/Health-Alert---25-March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade Practices expert joins DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/153/Trade-Practices-expert-joins-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce that leading competition and regulation lawyer Geoff Taperell has joined the firm as a partner.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - March 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/154/Insurance-Focus---March-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 2 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Making the Australian skies even safer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/155/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Making-the-Australian-skies-even-safer]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 20 March 2008, the report from the review by Russell Miller on the relationship between the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), was made available for public comment.  The Review was commissioned following the Coronial Inquest into the 2005 crash of Fairchild Metro 23 at Lockhart River.  The Review's report on Aviation Safety Agency Relations, includes a list of recommendations for improvements to the current state of affairs.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Top funds management lawyer moves to DLA Phillips Fox NZ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/156/Top-funds-management-lawyer-moves-to-DLA-Phillips-Fox-NZ]]></link><description><![CDATA[A leading DLA Phillips Fox funds management and superannuation partner has relocated to DLA Phillips Fox New Zealand's Auckland office.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 6 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 7 April 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/157/Health-Alert---7-April-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 8 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alumni News - Issue 2 - April 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/158/Alumni-News---Issue-2---April-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alumni News is a regular newsletter keeping Alumni members up to date in Australia and New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 14 April 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/160/Health-Alert---14-April-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Piper wins 'Asia Pacific Real Estate Law Firm of the Year']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/161/DLA-Piper-wins-Asia-Pacific-Real-Estate-Law-Firm-of-the-Year]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox alliance partner DLA Piper has won the 'Asia Pacific Real Estate Law Firm of the Year' Award. Already established as one of the leading real estate practices globally, the award spotlights DLA Piper's real estate expertise as unsurpassed in the region.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - UNCITRAL Transport Law Draft Convention: the end of the world as we know it?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/162/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---UNCITRAL-Transport-Law-Draft-Convention-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it]]></link><description><![CDATA[The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) commenced a project in 2002 to draft a convention that it was hoped would end the multiplicity of sea carriage liability regimes that exist internationally. A draft convention which carries significant impacts for the multimodal transport industry has now been produced and is gaining momentum.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Superannuation guarantee and award changes discussed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/163/Superannuation-guarantee-and-award-changes-discussed]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 21 April 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/164/Health-Alert---21-April-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 28 April 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/165/Health-Alert---28-April-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgements, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Arbitration and the obligations to provide sufficient reasons for a decision]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/166/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Arbitration-and-the-obligations-to-provide-sufficient-reasons-for-a-decision]]></link><description><![CDATA[Arbitration clauses are quite common in shipping contracts.  People agree to resolve their disputes by arbitration mainly in the belief that arbitrations can lead to speedy and cost effective determinations.  A recent decision by the Victorian Court of Appeal has questioned that logic at least for arbitrations governed by State law in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health law expert joins DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/167/Health-law-expert-joins-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[The corporate group at DLA Phillips Fox continues to expand its expertise with the appointment of new partner Alison Choy Flannigan.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New employment partner for DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/168/New-employment-partner-for-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading law firm DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to welcome new partner Andrew Ball to the workplace relations and employment team.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Recovering the costs of managing a dispute]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/170/Recovering-the-costs-of-managing-a-dispute]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a construction dispute can you recover from the other side the management costs of investigating or running the case? We look at a number of recent cases, to show that keeping the right records on activities undertaken, time spent and work neglected by staff working on a dispute may make all the difference.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[University loses claim to employee inventions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/171/University-loses-claim-to-employee-inventions]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Local Government Bulletin - New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/172/Local-Government-Bulletin---New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first edition of the Local Government Bulletin - New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[IT Bulletin - New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/173/IT-Bulletin---New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New real estate partner joins DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/174/New-real-estate-partner-joins-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to welcome Tim L'Orange who has joined the firm as a partner in the real estate team based in Sydney.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Liquidated damages]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/175/Liquidated-damages]]></link><description><![CDATA[Liquidated damages are commonly found in IT contracts and when used appropriately, they can be a useful way of managing risk and pre-determining the amount of damages payable for certain types of contractual breach.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Planning Update - July 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/176/Planning-Update---July-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court decisions highlight deficiencies in the development contributions levy legislation.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Business looks across Tasman for guidance on new bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/177/Business-looks-across-Tasman-for-guidance-on-new-bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[The imminent release of the long awaited draft Bill to reform Australia's property security laws, expected early next week, will prompt Australian businesses to look across the Tasman for guidance according to Nigel Stranaghan, a partner in the Auckland office of the trans Tasman law firm, DLA Phillips Fox.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Montreal Convention 1999 to apply in Australia]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/178/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Montreal-Convention-1999-to-apply-in-Australia]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 20 March 2008, the Australian government introduced into Parliament the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (1999 Montreal Convention and Other Measures) Bill 2008.  The Bill aims to bring Australia's aviation laws up to speed with the international trend, hopefully leading to a clearer and more unified liability regime for carriers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[TMC Bulletin - December 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/179/TMC-Bulletin---December-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[The TMC Bulletin is a regular publication from DLA Phillips Fox. It provides a summary of recent legal updates in the areas of franchising, information technology and e-business, intellectual property and telecommunications.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Personal Property Securities (PPS) law reform - the start of a new chapter in taking security]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/180/Personal-Property-Securities-PPS-law-reform---the-start-of-a-new-chapter-in-taking-security]]></link><description><![CDATA[After one of the longest gestation periods for any proposed law reform, Australia is now substantially down the track towards having a completely new system of creation, documentation, registration and enforcement of securities over assets (other than over real estate) of both companies and natural persons.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Planning Bulletin - Autumn 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/181/Planning-Bulletin---Autumn-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Bulletin is a quarterly publication designed to keep you up to date on legal developments, trends and legislative changes affecting the Victorian planning sector.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/182/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment in New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Hardcore cartels - criminalisation of cartel conduct in the lucky country and what it means for you]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/183/Hardcore-cartels---criminalisation-of-cartel-conduct-in-the-lucky-country-and-what-it-means-for-you]]></link><description><![CDATA[In January 2008, the exposure draft of the Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and other Measures) Bill 2008 was released in Australia. Among other things, it criminalises serious cartel conduct. Submissions on the exposure draft closed at the end of February and the legislation is expected to be introduced this year. In this update, we consider some practical implications of the criminalisation provisions of the Bill (in its current form) for New Zealanders.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 5 May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/184/Health-Alert---5-May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 12 May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/185/Health-Alert---12-May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - Budget edition - 14 May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/186/Health-Alert---Budget-edition---14-May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 19 May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/187/Health-Alert---19-May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[TMC Bulletin - May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/188/TMC-Bulletin---May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The TMC Bulletin is a regular publication from DLA Phillips Fox. It provides a summary of recent legal updates in the areas of franchising, information technology and e-business, intellectual property and telecommunications.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 26 May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/189/Health-Alert---26-May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Review of adjudicator decisions on building and construction payment disputes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/190/Review-of-adjudicator-decisions-on-building-and-construction-payment-disputes]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recent decisions demonstrate a change in attitude from the Courts on reviewing decisions of adjudicators under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act (Qld) 2004 (BCIPA). The change in attitude shows courts are now reluctant to overturn such decisions. The trend has been compounded by recent legislation in this area limiting judicial review.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Air cargo and the ACCC's use of section 155 notices]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/191/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Air-cargo-and-the-ACCCs-use-of-section-155-notices]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent Federal Court decision in Korean Air Lines v ACCC (No 3) [2008] FCA 701 demonstrates the growing trend for parties to appeal against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC's) power in issuing notices for information after it has initiated an investigation.  In this case, the Federal Court considered the power of the ACCC in issuing Korean Air Lines Co Ltd (KAL) with a section 155 notice.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus  - May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/192/Insurance-Focus----May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Insurance Focus, our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond:]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Workplace - May 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/193/The-Workplace---May-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian Tax Update - Tax cut for foreign fund investors]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/194/Australian-Tax-Update---Tax-cut-for-foreign-fund-investors]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Australian Government announced in its annual budget of 13 May 2008 and has subsequently introduced into Parliament legislation that will cut the withholding tax charged on certain distributions (fund payments) to specified foreign investors. The rate will be reduced from 30% to 7.5% over three years. The managed funds sector should benefit from this initiative - especially property trusts and infrastructure trusts that are suffering from the high cost of credit. The tax cut should help attract more foreign investment in Australian funds, and help Australian fund managers to compete with fund managers around the world. This initiative is in keeping with the Government's aim of promoting Australia as a regional financial services hub.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 1 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Cristal on $301.5M takeover offer for Bemax]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/195/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Cristal-on-3015M-takeover-offer-for-Bemax]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is advising the Saudi-based bidder, The National Titanium Dioxide Company  (Cristal) on its all cash off-market takeover offer for all of the shares in Bemax Resources Limited that it does not already hold.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 1 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 2 June 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/196/Health-Alert---2-June-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 3 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[From the Ground Up - June 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/197/From-the-Ground-Up---June-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[From the Ground Up is a quarterly publication reporting on a range of legal issues, recent cases and legislative changes affecting those working across the built environment in New South Wales.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Prudential regulation of insurers in NZ - Reserve Bank of NZ proposals]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/198/Prudential-regulation-of-insurers-in-NZ---Reserve-Bank-of-NZ-proposals]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cabinet has approved the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) as the regulator of the insurance sector in New Zealand. The RBNZ has now released a Consultation Paper seeking input on its proposals for prudential regulation of the sector.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 9 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 10 June 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/199/Health-Alert---10-June-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Pasha Bulker grounding - bad seamanship the key element]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/200/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Pasha-Bulker-grounding---bad-seamanship-the-key-element]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent Australian Transport and Safety Bureau (ATSB) report provides a useful analysis of what led to the infamous grounding of the Pasha Bulker in Newcastle in 2007.  The report provides some insight into what ship masters, port authorities and advisory services need to do to avoid a similar grounding.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Consequential loss - new meaning but the drafting remains the same]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/201/Consequential-loss---new-meaning-but-the-drafting-remains-the-same]]></link><description><![CDATA[When negotiating construction and supply contracts it is common for contractors and suppliers to rely on company policy to not accept under any circumstances liability for consequential loss (this is usually in conjunction with a request to limit overall liability).  After being a vexed question under Australian law for a number of decades, what is meant by 'consequential loss' has been clarified by a recent decision delivered by the Victorian Court of Appeal.  Despite this clarification, there remain clear principles that should be followed when drafting consequential loss clauses to ensure their precise and certain operation.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 9 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises on world record stud sale]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/202/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-on-world-record-stud-sale]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox recently advised Darley Australia on its acquisition of the Woodlands Bloodstock business from the Ingham family. The transaction is believed to be the biggest bloodstock deal in history.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New opportunities for managed fund investors and issuers on both sides of the Tasman]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/203/New-opportunities-for-managed-fund-investors-and-issuers-on-both-sides-of-the-Tasman]]></link><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand and Australian governments have today exchanged diplomatic notes bringing into effect new legislation that provides for trans-Tasman mutual recognition of securities offerings. Investors on both sides of the Tasman will enjoy increased choice of funds and possibly reduced costs as a result of the scheme.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Reform of South Australia's workers compensation scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/204/Reform-of-South-Australias-workers-compensation-scheme]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New construction partner brings team across to DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/205/New-construction-partner-brings-team-across-to-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to welcome Scott Alden and his team of lawyers to the Property, Infrastructure and Development team.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/206/Trans-Tasman-Mutual-Recognition]]></link><description><![CDATA[The new regime for Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition of Securities Offerings is now in effect. It paves the way for issuers who are lawfully offering a product in one country (home jurisdiction) to offer it into the other country (host jurisdiction) without complying with most of the substantive requirements of the securities and fundraising laws of the host jurisdiction.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 16 June 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/207/Health-Alert---16-June-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The National Employment Standards Released]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/208/The-National-Employment-Standards-Released]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has as anticipated released the final version of the National Employment Standards (NES) as part of the award modernisation process. The NES will be a key reference for the priority industry awards to be modernised this year by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises health insurance regulator on MBF/BUPA merger]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/209/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-health-insurance-regulator-on-MBFBUPA-merger]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advised the Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC), in its role overseeing the $2.41 billion merger between the Australian arm of British insurer BUPA and MBF Australia Ltd, the second and third largest health insurers in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Significant step toward third party access to rail haulage services in the Pilbara]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/210/Significant-step-toward-third-party-access-to-rail-haulage-services-in-the-Pilbara]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Pilbara Rail Access Interdepartmental Committee (PRAIC) was established by the Western Australian Treasurer in 2006 to advise Cabinet in relation to the development of a State-based access regime for haulage of iron ore on Pilbara railways. On 10 June 2008, PRAIC released the draft Pilbara Railways (Third Party Haulage) Regime 2008 (Regime), which was developed in consultation with BHP Billiton and other key stakeholders.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 23 June 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/212/Health-Alert---23-June-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Re-arrest strategy in New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/213/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Re-arrest-strategy-in-New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the sequel to our Bulletin of 21 February 2008, the Court of Appeal has provided further insight into procedural aspects of ship re-arrest in New Zealand (OOO DV Ryboprodukt v UAB Garant Court of Appeal, Wellington, CA52/08, 26 May 2008, Hammond, Chambers and Ellen France JJ).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Financial Services Regulatory Reform]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/214/NZ-Financial-Services-Regulatory-Reform]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox appoints six new partners]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/215/DLA-Phillips-Fox-appoints-six-new-partners]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox today is pleased to announce the appointment of six new partners.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 30 June 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/217/Health-Alert---30-June-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NSW urged to axe mortgage duty to help ease housing crisis]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/218/NSW-urged-to-axe-mortgage-duty-to-help-ease-housing-crisis]]></link><description><![CDATA[Now that Queensland has abolished mortgage duty, a Senior Counsel at leading law firm DLA Phillips Fox says the New South Wales government should do likewise in order to help ease the state's chronic housing shortage.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Tax Update - Changes of interest to the property sector]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/219/NZ-Tax-Update---Changes-of-interest-to-the-property-sector]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Progress on the NZ Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/220/Progress-on-the-NZ-Climate-Change-Emissions-Trading-and-Renewable-Preference-Bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Finance and Expenditure Committee has recently released its report on the Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill (Bill). The Bill which was first tabled in December last year proposes a number of major changes which aim to assist in reducing greenhouse gases and increasing the use of renewable electricity energy. In this Update we look at the Select Committee's suggested changes to the Bill and the political response.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Ensuring payment following an adjudicator's decision]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/221/Ensuring-payment-following-an-adjudicators-decision]]></link><description><![CDATA[The objective of the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA) is to ensure that a person is able to recover progress payments for carrying out construction work through an adjudication process. But how effective is the BCIPA in ensuring payment after an adjudicator has determined you are entitled to payment?]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises on $53m sale of Silk Telecom to Nextgen]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/222/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-on-53m-sale-of-Silk-Telecom-to-Nextgen]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advised Hong Kong Telecommunications Holdings (Malaysia) Pty Ltd on the sale of 100 percent of the issued share capital in Hong Kong Telecommunications Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd, which trades as Silk Telecom, to Nextgen Networks Pty Ltd.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 6 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 7 July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/223/Health-Alert---7-July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin: Apportioning liability in port jetty accident]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/224/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin-Apportioning-liability-in-port-jetty-accident]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the case of Fremantle Ports v P&O Ports Limited (unreported judgment, 17 June 2008) the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Western Australia recently reviewed the liability of a port authority for personal injuries sustained by a contractor within the port. The case demonstrates the difficult decision for courts in balancing competing causative factors to apportion liability among the parties involved in an incident.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Patent rights in how you do business]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/225/Patent-rights-in-how-you-do-business]]></link><description><![CDATA[With an increasing number of patents being granted for 'business method' inventions (such as IT inventions), an 'arms race' has developed as companies file patent applications in which the scope of subject matter is becoming progressively wider.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/226/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment in New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 14 July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/227/Health-Alert---14-July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[National Competition Council releases positive draft recommendations for Pilbara railways]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/228/National-Competition-Council-releases-positive-draft-recommendations-for-Pilbara-railways]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 20 June 2008, the National Competition Council (NCC) published positive draft recommendations on applications by The Pilbara Infrastructure (TPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group, for declaration of rail track services provided by railways owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto entities in the Pilbara, Western Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Reserve Bank Bill gains momentum]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/229/Reserve-Bank-Bill-gains-momentum]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 21 November 2007, the Government introduced the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Bill (No 3) 2007 (the Bill). The Bill is designed to implement elements of a new regulatory framework for non-bank deposit takers by amending provisions of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989 (Act).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Greenhouse gas and energy reporting obligations and the Garnaut Review Draft Report]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/230/Greenhouse-gas-and-energy-reporting-obligations-and-the-Garnaut-Review-Draft-Report]]></link><description><![CDATA[Australia's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) or as it has recently been referred to in the media the 'carbon pollution reduction (CPR) scheme' continues to gather pace with the expected release today of the Federal Government's ETS Green Paper. In this Update we look at the key events occurring this month in the formation of the ETS including the important milestone in the greenhouse gas and energy reporting obligations coming into effect on 1 July.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 21 July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/231/Health-Alert---21-July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox climbs league tables with DLA Piper]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/232/DLA-Phillips-Fox-climbs-league-tables-with-DLA-Piper]]></link><description><![CDATA[The corporate practice at DLA Phillips Fox continues to go from strength to strength, ending the second quarter of 2008 with record-high rankings in several league tables.     The firm, ranked under the banner of its exclusive alliance partner, DLA Piper, is ranked 9th by volume of M&A deals in Australia/New Zealand by both Mergermarket and Bloomberg.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Restriction on EC Denied Boarding Regulations]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/233/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Restriction-on-EC-Denied-Boarding-Regulations]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent decision in the Court of Justice of the European Communities looked closely at the application of the European Communities' denied boarding regulations outlining required compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long flight delays. The Court's decision has the effect of restricting the application of the regulations.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox a finalist for insurance award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/234/DLA-Phillips-Fox-a-finalist-for-insurance-award]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has today been named a finalist for the annual Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian Retail Tenancy Legislation Guide - July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/235/Australian-Retail-Tenancy-Legislation-Guide---July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The current retail tenancy legislation around Australia is diverse and complex. This new July 2008 edition of the guide to Australian Retail Tenancy Legislation is designed to provide a useful point of reference. It gives a brief overview of the main provisions existing in legislation in the various states and territories.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Construction Bulletin - July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/238/Construction-Bulletin---July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/239/Amendments-to-the-Franchising-Code-of-Conduct]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the review of the Franchising Code in 2006, amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) came into effect from 1 March 2008. The amendments have increased the disclosure obligations of franchisees and extended the scope of the Code to capture foreign franchisors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alumni News - Issue 3 - July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/240/Alumni-News---Issue-3---July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alumni News is a regular newsletter keeping Alumni members up to date in Australia and New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 28 July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/241/Health-Alert---28-July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Mergers and accessory liability - a search for simplicity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/242/Mergers-and-accessory-liability---a-search-for-simplicity]]></link><description><![CDATA[Section 47 of the Commerce Act prohibits a person acquiring shares or assets of a business if that acquisition would, or would be likely to, substantially lessen competition in a market.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Climate Change - Federal Government's Green Paper released]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/243/Climate-Change---Federal-Governments-Green-Paper-released]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government recently released a Green Paper outlining its plans to implement an emissions trading scheme in Australia in 2010. We look at the key points of the proposed emissions trading scheme now referred to as the 'Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme' (Scheme).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - July 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/244/Insurance-Focus---July-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian Tax Update - Consultation on Public Trading Trusts]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/245/Australian-Tax-Update---Consultation-on-Public-Trading-Trusts]]></link><description><![CDATA[After consultation with industry, the Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen, on Wednesday 23 July 2008 released draft legislation to amend Division 6C of the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA) 1936.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 4 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - August 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/246/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---August-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment in New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 6 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin: Meaning of 'goods lost or damaged']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/247/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin-Meaning-of-goods-lost-or-damaged]]></link><description><![CDATA[The decision in England in Serena Navigation Ltd v Dera Commercial Establishment [2008] EWHC 1036 (Comm) considered the interpretation of Article IV Rule 5(a) of the Hague-Visby Rules.  Article IV Rule 5(a) limits carriers' liability for damage to goods carried. This decision is important as the interpretation of Article IV Rule 5(a) has a significant influence on the amount that may be recovered against a carrier for goods damaged during carriage by sea.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 4 August 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/248/Health-Alert---4-August-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Law Bulletin - August 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/249/Health-Law-Bulletin---August-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the August 2008 edition of the Health Law Bulletin, providing an update on legal issues affecting the health, biotech, life sciences, retirement living and aged care sectors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tribunal considers climate change a relevant consideration]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/250/Tribunal-considers-climate-change-a-relevant-consideration]]></link><description><![CDATA[In one of the first decisions of its kind in Australia, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has refused the development of six coastal dwellings partly due to the threat of increasing storm severity and rising seas levels from climate change. The decision in Gippsland Coastal Board v South Gippsland SC & Ors (No 2) [2008] VCAT 1545 was handed down by Deputy President Helen Gibson and Member Ian Potts on 29 July 2008.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises successful Oakajee Port bidder]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/251/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-successful-Oakajee-Port-bidder]]></link><description><![CDATA[The West Australian government has named DLA Phillips fox client, Oakajee Port & Rail Pty Ltd, as the preferred developer of a deep water port at Oakajee, in the state's mid-west.    The decision signals the go-ahead for construction to begin on a multi-user facility that will assist the development of the mid-west's iron ore region.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 11 August 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/252/Health-Alert---11-August-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[ALRC Report on Australian Privacy Laws]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/253/ALRC-Report-on-Australian-Privacy-Laws]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 11 August 2008, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) published its final report (Report) on its review of privacy laws in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Freedom of Information Act and legal professional privilege]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/254/Freedom-of-Information-Act-and-legal-professional-privilege]]></link><description><![CDATA[This article examines a recent decision of the High Court in Osland v Secretary to the Department of Justice [2008] HCA 37 about the Victorian Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act), and in particular the Court's comments on legal professional privilege and the question of whether the public interest can override that privilege on an application for documents under the FOI Act.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Piper receives ABA Pro Bono Publico Award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/255/DLA-Piper-receives-ABA-Pro-Bono-Publico-Award]]></link><description><![CDATA[On August 11, DLA Piper, DLA Phillips Fox alliance partner, received the prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award from the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 18 August 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/256/Health-Alert---18-August-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Commercial leases - new limits on tenants' liability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/257/Commercial-leases---new-limits-on-tenants-liability]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Zealand landlords are now, in many circumstances, prevented from forcing tenants to make good the damage to premises where the damage arises from particular risks.  This is due to new legislation, which applies to all leases regardless of when entered into and even prevents claims for damage arising from the tenant's negligence.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Prosecution of stevedore for industrial accident]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/258/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Prosecution-of-stevedore-for-industrial-accident]]></link><description><![CDATA[Liability under New Zealand health and safety legislation is strict but not absolute. The recent case of Department of Labour v Wallace Investments Limited (Unreported, District Court at Auckland, FWM McElrea J, 28 May 2008) demonstrates this fact.  The case involves stevedores at Ports of Auckland. It illustrates the level of supervision and instruction required of employers to defend charges of failing to take 'all practicable steps' to ensure the safety of employees at work.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox gets behind Australian mountain biking]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/259/DLA-Phillips-Fox-gets-behind-Australian-mountain-biking]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading law firm DLA Phillips Fox is helping to boost Australia's reputation as a serious player on the international mountain biking circuit, sponsoring round six of the Nissan UCI MTB World Cup being held in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra on 30-31 August, as well as the 2009 Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships that will take place in Canberra in September 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Deadline nears for submissions on the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/260/Deadline-nears-for-submissions-on-the-proposed-Carbon-Pollution-Reduction-Scheme]]></link><description><![CDATA[Submissions for the Federal Government's Green Paper on its proposed emissions trading scheme must be in by 10 September 2008.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Firm helps grow New Zealand's football talent]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/261/Firm-helps-grow-New-Zealands-football-talent]]></link><description><![CDATA[Trans-Tasman law firm DLA Phillips Fox is supporting an initiative that aims to help talented young Kiwis make their way in the sport of football through the establishment of a new charitable trust - the New Zealand Future Footballers Foundation.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New partner bolsters environment team at DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/264/New-partner-bolsters-environment-team-at-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading law firm DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce that Charmian Barton has joined the firm as a partner in its Sydney office, strengthening the firm's environment practice.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Personal Property Securities (PPS) law reform - navigating through the maze]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/265/Personal-Property-Securities-PPS-law-reform---navigating-through-the-maze]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this client update, our second in a series on this key reform of Australian personal property security law, we provide an update on the reform process and include an easy to use navigation tool and flow chart (PPS Navigator) to assist you in assessing the impact of the draft PPS legislation on your business.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 25 August 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/266/Health-Alert---25-August-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Planning Bulletin - Winter 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/267/Planning-Bulletin---Winter-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Bulletin is a quarterly publication designed to keep you up to date on legal developments, trends, and legislative changes affecting the Victorian planning sector.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[High Court sets aside decision of Court of Appeal in Ketchell's case]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/268/High-Court-sets-aside-decision-of-Court-of-Appeal-in-Ketchells-case]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 27 August 2008, the much anticipated decision of the High Court in Master Education Services Pty Ltd v Ketchell [2008] HCA 38 was handed down. The joint and unanimous decision of the High Court overturned the orders of the New South Wales Court of Appeal and held that a franchise agreement will not be void by reason of a franchisor's non-compliance with clause 11(1) of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Full Federal Court rules on the meaning of 'publicly available' for the issue of novelty]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/269/Full-Federal-Court-rules-on-the-meaning-of-publicly-available-for-the-issue-of-novelty]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New appointments grow DLA Phillips Fox's Adelaide office]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/270/New-appointments-grow-DLA-Phillips-Foxs-Adelaide-office]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce the appointment of two new special counsels and a senior associate in the firm's Adelaide office.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Competition Update - Commerce Amendment Bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/271/NZ-Competition-Update---Commerce-Amendment-Bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[Parliament's Commerce Committee has recently reported back on the Commerce Amendment Bill (the Bill).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Local Government and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/272/Local-Government-and-the-National-Greenhouse-and-Energy-Reporting-Act-2007]]></link><description><![CDATA[The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth) (NGER Act) came into force on 1 July 2008. In this Update we look at the implications for Councils and their facilities.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 1 September 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/273/Health-Alert---1-September-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - Live sheep trade and 'environmental protection']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/274/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---Live-sheep-trade-and-environmental-protection]]></link><description><![CDATA[The live sheep trade to the Middle East has for many years attracted the attention of animal liberationists seeking to ban the trade on animal welfare grounds.  A recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia has found that one such person had acted in breach of the provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Act) and had engaged in conduct substantially hindering a third party from engaging in trade or commerce.  It overturned a previous finding that justified the behaviour on the basis that it was 'substantially related' to 'environmental protection'.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australia/US Mutual Recognition Arrangement]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/276/AustraliaUS-Mutual-Recognition-Arrangement]]></link><description><![CDATA[US and Australia agree framework for simplified cross-border securities activity.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 8 September 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/277/Health-Alert---8-September-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA['Dawn raids' - do you know what to do?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/278/Dawn-raids---do-you-know-what-to-do]]></link><description><![CDATA[A 'dawn raid' is an unannounced visit, usually to your business but possibly also to your home, by the competition authority, in Australia the ACCC. Officers will usually arrive at the beginning of the day, when businesses are least prepared and capable of responding and can involve a search of your filing cabinets, your computer systems or even your car. Dawn raids are most commonly used for 'cartel busting'.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Disclosure by unlisted property schemes to retail investors - the impact on your business]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/279/Disclosure-by-unlisted-property-schemes-to-retail-investors---the-impact-on-your-business]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) released its Regulatory Guide 46 (RG 46) on 2 September 2008, for unlisted property schemes (UPS), outlining eight disclosure principles that should apply to upfront and ongoing disclosures to retail investors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[High Court case considers special copyright rules that apply to the Crown]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/280/High-Court-case-considers-special-copyright-rules-that-apply-to-the-Crown]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 15 September 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/281/Health-Alert---15-September-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Developments in NSW contaminated land legislation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/282/Developments-in-NSW-contaminated-land-legislation]]></link><description><![CDATA[Two new pieces of legislation bring some major changes in relation to the management of contaminated land and potential hazards in New South Wales.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Tax issues for cross border trade in goods]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/283/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Tax-issues-for-cross-border-trade-in-goods]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses selling goods either into or out of Australia need to consider the tax consequences of those arrangements, including goods and services tax (GST), income tax and withholding tax.  The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the tax issues relevant to such businesses.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Federal Government releases further details of workplace reform]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/284/Federal-Government-releases-further-details-of-workplace-reform]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP yesterday outlined details of the key elements of the Government's workplace relations reforms.  In a new development, the Government intends to commence unfair dismissal changes and new bargaining rules on 1 July 2009 brought forward from the previously set start date of 1 January 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - September 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/285/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---September-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment in New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Competition Update - Release of the Commerce Commission (International Co-operation and Fees) Bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/286/NZ-Competition-Update---Release-of-the-Commerce-Commission-International-Co-operation-and-Fees-Bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[Confidentiality is critical for those who supply commercially sensitive documents and information to the Commerce Commission.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[High Court upholds trespass claim against New South Wales police]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/287/High-Court-upholds-trespass-claim-against-New-South-Wales-police]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent High Court decision in Kuru v New South Wales [2008] HCA 26 throws light on when a trespass damages claim might succeed in cases where a member of the police force is asked to leave a premises by an occupier after they have entered the premises on reasonable belief (as opposed to a warrant).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 22 September 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/288/Health-Alert---22-September-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Workplace - September 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/289/The-Workplace---September-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Workplace is a regular workplace relations, employment and safety publication from DLA Phillips Fox.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Funds Management Update - New rules for financial advisers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/290/NZ-Funds-Management-Update---New-rules-for-financial-advisers]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Financial Advisers Bill (Bill), amended at the final hour by a last minute Supplementary Order Paper (SOP), passed through Parliament under urgency yesterday with unanimous cross-party support. The Government is confident that the Bill will accomplish its objective of encouraging the sound and efficient delivery of financial advice and boost confidence in the use of such advice.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New registration and dispute resolution procedures required for financial service providers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/291/New-registration-and-dispute-resolution-procedures-required-for-financial-service-providers]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 (Act), was passed on 25 September 2008.  It forms part of the wider legislative reform of New Zealand's financial services industry - representing the umbrella legislation for the measures introduced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Act 2008 and the Financial Advisers Act 2008.  The Act aims to provide a basic regulatory framework for registration for all financial service providers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 29 September 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/292/Health-Alert---29-September-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Stemcor Pellets on Grange Resources merger with ABM]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/293/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Stemcor-Pellets-on-Grange-Resources-merger-with-ABM]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advised Stemcor Pellets on the sale of its 10% interest in the Savage River mine operated by Australian Bulk Minerals (ABM) in exchange for shares in ASX-listed Grange Resources with whom ABM has agreed to merge.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Report released on Australian market for retail tenancy leases]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/294/Report-released-on-Australian-market-for-retail-tenancy-leases]]></link><description><![CDATA[In late August the Productivity Commission released its eagerly awaited report on the Australian retail tenancy market.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade and Transport Bulletin - The value of a lien]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/295/Trade-and-Transport-Bulletin---The-value-of-a-lien]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent dispute dealt with by the Supreme Court of New South Wales involving an analysis of some interesting points of maritime law, provides a good illustration of the value which can be obtained by the exercise of a lien.  The decision of Justice Rein in Rail Equipment Leasing Pty Ltd v CV Scheepvaartonderneming Emmagracht can be found at [2008] NSWSC 850.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - October 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/296/Insurance-Focus---October-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 6 October 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/297/Health-Alert---6-October-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 7 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Emerging Issues in Human Rights 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/298/Emerging-Issues-in-Human-Rights-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pro bono and community care are an important part of DLA Phillips Fox's history and an increasingly important part of our future.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Reach Report 2006-07]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/300/Reach-Report-2006-07]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox proactively seeks to establish a firm-wide community and pro bono culture, working to target the enthusiasm and skill of our people to ensure we make an impact and achieve outcomes for our community.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Garnaut's Final Report Released]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/301/Garnauts-Final-Report-Released]]></link><description><![CDATA[The final report of the Garnaut Review, which was released on 30 September 2008, identifies a path to Australia becoming a low-emissions economy within 40 years.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 9 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Over-regulation would harm franchising sector: inquiry warned]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/302/Over-regulation-would-harm-franchising-sector-inquiry-warned]]></link><description><![CDATA[Stricter regulation of Australia's franchising sector could detract from franchising as a functional method of doing business, an expert has warned.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises REST Superannuation Fund on SEA Gas pipeline purchase]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/303/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-REST-Superannuation-Fund-on-SEA-Gas-pipeline-purchase]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd, as trustee for the Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST), on its acquisition of a one-third partnership interest in the SEA Gas Pipeline System, as part of the recent sale by TRUenergy of its share in SEA Gas.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 13 October 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/304/Health-Alert---13-October-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Draft 'Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill' released for consultation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/305/Draft-Anti-Money-Laundering-and-Countering-Financing-of-Terrorism-Bill-released-for-consultation]]></link><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Ministry of Justice has released a draft 'Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill' (AML/CFT Bill). The Bill will apply to financial institutions and casinos and is expected to be introduced in Parliament in April 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Court limits damages arising from employee common law contract claims]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/306/Court-limits-damages-arising-from-employee-common-law-contract-claims]]></link><description><![CDATA[An important decision by the New South Wales Court of Appeal provides some reassurance to employers concerned about a rising number of employee claims based on implied contractual duties.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Air Carriers and the Trade Practices Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/307/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Air-Carriers-and-the-Trade-Practices-Act]]></link><description><![CDATA[In recent years, a number of high profile international airfreight carriers have come under increased scrutiny from competition regulators and private litigants, both in Australia and abroad, over allegations that the carriers have conspired to increase prices through the imposition of excessive fuel surcharges. A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia, in which the respondent airlines were successful in having an applicant's statement of claim struck out, signals that the airlines won't be going down without a fight.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Latest trends in the New York Private Equities market]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/308/Latest-trends-in-the-New-York-Private-Equities-market]]></link><description><![CDATA[A summary of the latest trends in the New York Private Equities market that we have obtained from DLA Piper, New York.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Act 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/309/Reserve-Bank-of-New-Zealand-Amendment-Act-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Funds Management Update - Deposit Guarantee Scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/310/NZ-Funds-Management-Update---Deposit-Guarantee-Scheme]]></link><description><![CDATA[Details of the Deposit Guarantee Scheme are now available. This Update summarises the guarantee and how you can apply.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises BOC on acquisition of Elgas for $221m]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/311/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-BOC-on-acquisition-of-Elgas-for-221m]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised BOC Limited, a member of the Linde Group, on its acquisition of the remaining 50 percent shareholding in Auscom Holdings Pty Ltd, the parent company of the Elgas group, from its joint venture partner AGL Energy Limited for A$221 million.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Procurement Update - Lab Tests wins back lab services contract]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/312/NZ-Procurement-Update---Lab-Tests-wins-back-lab-services-contract]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent decision of the Court of Appeal has quashed the decision of the High Court which invalidated not only the decision of the Auckland Regional District Health Boards (ARDHBs) to award the contract to provide primary referred pathology services to Lab Tests but also the contract itself which was due to commence on 1 July 2007.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Alert - October 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/313/Corporate-Alert---October-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[This quarterly bulletin from the Corporate team provides pertinent commentary on key issues and interesting cases in the areas of takeovers, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Construction Bulletin - October 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/314/The-Construction-Bulletin---October-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Jurisdiction 'place of destination' and the Warsaw Convention]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/316/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Jurisdiction-place-of-destination-and-the-Warsaw-Convention]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the recent case, Gulf Air Company GSC operating as 'Gulf Air' v Fattouh [2008] NSWCA 225, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered the jurisdiction of Australian courts for claims arising from international round trip flights that include Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 20 October 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/317/Health-Alert---20-October-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 27 October 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/318/Health-Alert---27-October-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox wins Law and Justice Award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/319/DLA-Phillips-Fox-wins-Law-and-Justice-Award]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox was last night awarded the 2008 Pro Bono Partnership Award by the Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales at Parliament House in Sydney.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[IT Bulletin - New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/320/IT-Bulletin---New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 5 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Get set for the DLA Phillips Fox Government and Business Triathlon]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/321/Get-set-for-the-DLA-Phillips-Fox-Government-and-Business-Triathlon]]></link><description><![CDATA[For the fourth year running, DLA Phillips Fox is the proud sponsor of the DLA Phillips Fox Government and Business Triathlon, set to take place on 7 December at Mount Black Peninsular in the ACT.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 3 November 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/322/Health-Alert---3-November-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Financial Crisis Response Team]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/323/Financial-Crisis-Response-Team]]></link><description><![CDATA[Rapid and unprecedented changes in global financial markets are affecting businesses around the world. The sub-prime mortgage crisis that began in the USA over a year ago has drastically affected the global credit system, with severe impacts on the stability of financial institutions, financial services providers and on global and domestic economic activity. Several economies are already in or on the brink of recession, with others likely to follow.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 9 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Franchisor consent to transfer of a franchise]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/324/Franchisor-consent-to-transfer-of-a-franchise]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Lockhart v Holden [2008] QSC 257, Justice Douglas of the Supreme Court of Queensland handed down a judgment where the franchisee challenged the franchisor's refusal to consent to a transfer of its franchise to a third party buyer.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 9 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 10 November 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/325/Health-Alert---10-November-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Essential Safety Measures Reports - The Hour Approaches]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/329/Essential-Safety-Measures-Reports---The-Hour-Approaches]]></link><description><![CDATA[Owners of multiple occupancy buildings and places of public entertainment in Victoria have long been familiar with their obligations to monitor, maintain and produce annual compliance reports under the building regulations. However up until now, those regulations only applied to buildings constructed on or after 1 June 1994. As a consequence of the amended Building Regulations 2006 (Vic), there is now an obligation on all owners of multiple occupancy buildings in Victoria to prepare an Annual Essential Safety Measures Report.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - November 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/330/Compensation-Snapshot---November-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Compensation Snapshot, our regular bulletin covering legal developments in Commonwealth workers' compensation:]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Ship arrest and the sheep trade: recent cases from the wild west]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/331/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Ship-arrest-and-the-sheep-trade-recent-cases-from-the-wild-west]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Court sitting in Western Australia handed down three decisions in rapid succession last month dealing with AMSA's attempt to impose loading restrictions on a foreign flagged, live sheep export vessel and movement of a vessel under arrest.  In their different ways, the cases illustrate the commerciality of the Courts' approach in reaching decisions that facilitate trade.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 17 November 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/332/Health-Alert---17-November-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Personal Property Securities (PPS) law reform - further draft of Bill released]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/333/Personal-Property-Securities-PPS-law-reform---further-draft-of-Bill-released]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 17 November 2008, the Federal Attorney-General, Mr Robert McClelland, released a further draft of the Personal Property Securities Bill (Revised Bill) which has been referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs for comment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Regulation of insurance brokers in New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/334/Regulation-of-insurance-brokers-in-New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[In late September 2008 the New Zealand Government passed the Financial Advisers Act 2008 and the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008.  What do these two Acts mean for general insurance brokers in New Zealand?]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[IR reform: New Fair Work Bill released]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/335/IR-reform-New-Fair-Work-Bill-released]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Fair Work Bill 2008 (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament yesterday. The Bill is expected to be passed largely intact with the majority of the changes to commence on 1 July 2009.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 24 November 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/336/Health-Alert---24-November-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Foodstuffs on purchase of Liquorland]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/337/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Foodstuffs-on-purchase-of-Liquorland]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox says the purchase of the Liquorland national liquor chain by New Zealand's largest supermarket group, Foodstuffs, is an excellent strategic acquisition for the Foodstuffs Group.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - What is your ship worth? - 'Agreed value' policies in marine insurance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/338/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---What-is-your-ship-worth---Agreed-value-policies-in-marine-insurance]]></link><description><![CDATA[Marine insurance policies can either specify an agreed value or specify that a value be determined when a claim is made. A recent New Zealand case serves as a reminder of the importance of using correct terminology in an insurance policy, and of the need to check and understand the wording when the risk is placed.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox and alliance partner win 'International Tax Firm of the Year']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/340/DLA-Phillips-Fox-and-alliance-partner-win-International-Tax-Firm-of-the-Year]]></link><description><![CDATA[Trans-Tasman law firm DLA Phillips Fox and its exclusive alliance partner, DLA Piper have jointly won the 'International Tax Firm of the Year' award at the Asia Tax Awards 2008 hosted by the International Tax Review.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Capital still flows for geothermal power]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/341/Capital-still-flows-for-geothermal-power]]></link><description><![CDATA[Despite the global financial crisis, investment continues to flow into Australia's leading geothermal power developer, Geodynamics Limited.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Changes to VWA recovery claims under section 138 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/343/Changes-to-VWA-recovery-claims-under-section-138-of-the-Accident-Compensation-Act-1985]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Victorian parliament recently passed the Compensation and Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 clarifying the operation of section 138 recovery claims. The changes favour the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) but are not welcomed by many defence lawyers and their clients.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Report on the Franchising Code of Conduct]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/344/Report-on-the-Franchising-Code-of-Conduct]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 1 December 2008, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services reported on its inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) conducted earlier in 2008. Unlike the 2006 'Matthews report' which focused on franchisor disclosure, the report represents a detailed review of the Code in the context of the franchising industry generally.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 1 December 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/345/Health-Alert---1-December-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Development projects - 'no caveat' clauses and powers of attorney]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/346/Development-projects---no-caveat-clauses-and-powers-of-attorney]]></link><description><![CDATA[Property developers often require purchasers to agree to 'no caveat' clauses and to grant powers of attorney in favour of the developer, in order to assist the efficient running of developments.  However, the use of these mechanisms was recently scrutinised by the New Zealand High Court in Nicholson v Morning Star (St Lukes Garden Apartments) Limited [2008] NZHC 599.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alumni News - Issue 4 - December 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/347/Alumni-News---Issue-4---December-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alumni News is a regular newsletter keeping Alumni members up to date in Australia and New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[High Court gives green light to entrepreneurial charities]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/348/High-Court-gives-green-light-to-entrepreneurial-charities]]></link><description><![CDATA[Charitable fundraising in Australia has been revolutionised following a land mark ruling in the High Court yesterday.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Government cautioned on franchising reform]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/349/Government-cautioned-on-franchising-reform]]></link><description><![CDATA[Australia risks becoming a country where franchising is no longer viewed as a functional method of doing business if the Government adopts all 11 recommendations in the report prepared by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services Franchising Code of Conduct.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Commentary on the report on the Franchising Code of Conduct]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/350/Commentary-on-the-report-on-the-Franchising-Code-of-Conduct]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 1 December 2008, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (Committee) reported on its inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) which it conducted earlier in 2008. Unlike the 2006 'Matthews Review', which focused on franchisor disclosure, the report represents a detailed review of the Code in the context of the franchising industry generally.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 5 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Damages paid in out of court settlements now subject to GST?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/351/Damages-paid-in-out-of-court-settlements-now-subject-to-GST]]></link><description><![CDATA[As a result of a draft GST ruling issued by the Tax Office in November 2008, many damages payments in out of court settlements may now be subject to GST, at least according to the Tax Office.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - December 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/352/Insurance-Focus---December-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Carbon capture storage legislation heats up]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/353/Carbon-capture-storage-legislation-heats-up]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Federal and State legislation heralds change to the capture and storage of greenhouse gases.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 7 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 8 December 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/354/Health-Alert---8-December-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Pro Bono Alert: High Court confirms broad definition of charity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/355/Pro-Bono-Alert-High-Court-confirms-broad-definition-of-charity]]></link><description><![CDATA[The High Court, in Commissioner of Taxation of the Commonwealth of Australia v Word Investments Limited [2008] HCA 55, has upheld a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia that found a charitable organisation can conduct non-inherently charitable activities so long as the clear and exclusive purpose is to raise funds to deploy in ways that are charitable.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Australian Aviation Industry Green Paper]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/357/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Australian-Aviation-Industry-Green-Paper]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Australian Federal Government has just released its Aviation Industry Green Paper, the next step towards the creation of Australia's comprehensive and forward-looking national aviation policy.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Fairness and accuracy in the tender process]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/358/Fairness-and-accuracy-in-the-tender-process]]></link><description><![CDATA[The requirement to act in good faith and fairly when conducting a tender process is well established.  Little attention, however, has been paid to what constitutes 'fairness' in the tender process.  The recent Northern Ireland cases of Gerard Scott, Gerard Francis Scott and Gerard Martin Scott trading as Scott Ferguson Building Company v Belfast Education & Library Board [2006] NIch 4 and Scott Ferguson Building Company v Belfast Education & Library Board [2007] NIch4 consider the concept of 'fairness' during the tender process in detail and discuss the consequence of mistakes in the RFT leading to ambiguity in tenderers' responses.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[KiwiSaver changes passed into law]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/360/KiwiSaver-changes-passed-into-law]]></link><description><![CDATA[The much heralded changes to the KiwiSaver regime were passed into law on 11 December 2008.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NGER: Contract law and allocating responsibility for reporting]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/361/NGER-Contract-law-and-allocating-responsibility-for-reporting]]></link><description><![CDATA[The concept of 'operational control' under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth) (NGER) is causing headaches for businesses, particularly when there are third party managers or operators of facilities and when contractors and subcontractors are present at a facility.  It is important to ensure that contractual documentation addresses each party's responsibility for complying with NGER reporting requirements.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Product bundling: the implications of the recent Baxter decision]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/362/Product-bundling-the-implications-of-the-recent-Baxter-decision]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Full Federal Court has recently issued its decision in ACCC v Baxter Healthcare. This decision has significant implications for any firms that are considering bundling products. It is particularly relevant where a firm is bundling one product in relation to which it has a high market share with another product for which it faces greater competition.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Government fast-tracks trial period and KiwiSaver changes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/364/NZ-Government-fast-tracks-trial-period-and-KiwiSaver-changes]]></link><description><![CDATA[Parliament has presented New Zealand employers with two early Christmas presents: new 90 day trial periods for businesses with fewer than 20 employees, and changes to KiwiSaver, mainly lowering minimum employee contributions and maximum employer compulsory contributions to 2%. Both these measures were passed under urgency on 12 and 11 December respectively.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox Advises HeartWare on US redomicilation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/365/DLA-Phillips-Fox-Advises-HeartWare-on-US-redomicilation]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised the leading medical device ASX-listed company HeartWare Limited (HeartWare) on its redomilication in the US, which saw HeartWare International, Inc (HeartWare International) become the new parent company of the HeartWare Group. The transaction also involved admitting HeartWare International to the ASX and listing its common stock on the ASX in the form of CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs).  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Financial crisis - Facing the challenge - Australia]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/366/Financial-crisis---Facing-the-challenge---Australia]]></link><description><![CDATA[Rapid and unprecedented changes in global financial markets are affecting businesses around the world. The sub-prime mortgage crisis that began in the USA over a year ago has drastically affected the global credit system, with severe impacts on the stability of financial institutions, financial services providers and on global and domestic economic activity. Several economies are already in or on the brink of recession, with others likely to follow.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Funds Management and Superannuation Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/367/NZ-Funds-Management-and-Superannuation-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[2008 has seen significant changes to the regulation of the financial services industry. 2009 will see more changes and, more significantly, will see new laws come into effect.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Be aware of payment claims over the festive season]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/369/Be-aware-of-payment-claims-over-the-festive-season]]></link><description><![CDATA[Given the current economic climate, decreasing margins and increased resources to engage in disputes, there will be a logical increase in payment claims and adjudications under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD) (BCIPA) in the forthcoming year.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[ACCC's Grocery Inquiry Report]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/370/ACCCs-Grocery-Inquiry-Report]]></link><description><![CDATA[The ACCC's Report on grocery prices in Australia is in and has been aptly described by the Assistant Treasurer Chris Bowen, Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, as 'a very comprehensive report'. It runs to 642 pages in length and its production involved six months of work by the ACCC, including the review of 263 submissions and 22 days of public hearings. The ACCC's Report has, however, been met with a firestorm of industry and commentator criticism.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Creeping acquisitions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/371/Creeping-acquisitions]]></link><description><![CDATA[Should you be concerned about proposed changes to merger restrictions?]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Federal Government releases White Paper on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/372/Federal-Government-releases-White-Paper-on-the-Carbon-Pollution-Reduction-Scheme]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 15 December 2008 the Federal Government released the White Paper for Australia's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Scheme).  This Update is a brief summary of the key aspects of the Scheme. We will follow this with a series of targeted publications that will identify the impacts of the Scheme on various industry sectors and our client's business activities.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Victorian Planning Bulletin - Summer 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/373/Victorian-Planning-Bulletin---Summer-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Planning Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on legal developments, trends and legislative changes affecting the Victorian planning sector.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Workplace - Special Report on the Fair Work Bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/374/The-Workplace---Special-Report-on-the-Fair-Work-Bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 25 November 2008 the Federal Government introduced its Fair Work Bill 2008 into Parliament. As expected the Bill is entirely new and while still lengthy at 575 pages it appears to be more straightforward than the current Workplace Relations Act 1996.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Beware security of payment claims in the festive season]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/375/Beware-security-of-payment-claims-in-the-festive-season]]></link><description><![CDATA[Given the current economic climate, decreasing margins and increased resources to engage in disputes, there will be an increase in payment claims and adjudications in New South Wales under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (SOP Act) in the forthcoming year.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The criminalisation of cartels: cartel Bill introduced into parliament]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/376/The-criminalisation-of-cartels-cartel-Bill-introduced-into-parliament]]></link><description><![CDATA[The criminalisation of cartel conduct is fast becoming a reality in Australia with the introduction of the Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (Bill) into the House of Representatives on 3 December 2008.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - December 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/377/Compensation-Snapshot---December-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Compensation Snapshot, our regular bulletin covering legal developments in Commonwealth workers' compensation:]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Stopping the greenwash: Commerce Commission releases guidelines for green marketing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/378/Stopping-the-greenwash-Commerce-Commission-releases-guidelines-for-green-marketing]]></link><description><![CDATA[As more and more businesses put a 'green' spin on their marketing, the Commerce Commission (Commission) has become concerned that some may be making claims that breach the Fair Trading Act 1986 (Act). The Commission has released 'Guidelines for Green Marketing', giving its views as to what sorts of green claims are questionable.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox and DLA Piper achieve No 1 rankings in league tables]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/381/DLA-Phillips-Fox-and-DLA-Piper-achieve-No-1-rankings-in-league-tables]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has been ranked as the top law firm in Australia and New Zealand for IPO Equity Issues by value in 2008 by market intelligence service Bloomberg.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Superannuation Bulletin - January 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/382/Superannuation-Bulletin---January-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[This bulletin from the Superannuation team provides commentary on key issues and interesting cases pertaining to superannuation funds management.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The NZ Insolvency & Enforcement Bulletin - January 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/383/The-NZ-Insolvency-&-Enforcement-Bulletin---January-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Insolvency & Enforcement Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in insolvency law.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox lawyer gets 'green star' accreditation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/384/DLA-Phillips-Fox-lawyer-gets-green-star-accreditation]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox Solicitor Ana-Mari Martinez has been certified as a 'Green Star  Accredited Professional' by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Recession - Facing the challenge - New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/385/Recession---Facing-the-challenge---New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[Rapid and unprecedented changes in global financial markets are affecting businesses around the world. The sub-prime mortgage crisis that began in the USA over a year ago has drastically affected the global credit system, with severe impacts on the stability of financial institutions, financial services providers and on global and domestic economic activity. Several economies are already in or on the brink of recession, with others likely to follow.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Montreal Convention 1999 finally takes to the air in Australia]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/386/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Montreal-Convention-1999-finally-takes-to-the-air-in-Australia]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (1999 Montreal Convention and Other Measures) Act 2008 (the Act) will come into effect in Australia on 24 January 2009, bringing Australian legislation up to date and in alignment with that now in place in much of the world.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ financial regulation of insurance companies -  phase one of reforms]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/387/NZ-financial-regulation-of-insurance-companies----phase-one-of-reforms]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following our earlier update in November 2008 on the regulation of insurance brokers, we look at the impact of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (FAA) and the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 (FSPA) on insurance companies in New Zealand. The Acts form part of a suite of reforms due to be rolled out over the next few years.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[PPS reforms should not apply to companies says lawyer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/389/PPS-reforms-should-not-apply-to-companies-says-lawyer]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading law firm DLA Phillips Fox has suggested to a Senate Standing Committee that proposed changes to Personal Properties Securities legislation should not apply to companies.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Rumourtrage: Legal Implications for publishers and journalists]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/390/Rumourtrage-Legal-Implications-for-publishers-and-journalists]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recent unconfirmed news reports suggest the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is examining complaints about separate business articles written in the last few months in The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Copyright and Parallel Importation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/391/Copyright-and-Parallel-Importation]]></link><description><![CDATA[In recent years it has become fashionable for manufacturers of luxury goods, particularly clothing, to display prominently on the external surface of their product a symbol signifying its provenance.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[How do changes to NSW contaminated land law affect your business?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/393/How-do-changes-to-NSW-contaminated-land-law-affect-your-business]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Contaminated Land Management Amendment Act 2008 (NSW) was assented to on 10 December 2008, bringing in changes to the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW). The new provisions cast a wider net in terms of those with responsibility for reporting, investigating and cleaning up contamination in New South Wales.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[PPS Law Reform Update - January 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/394/PPS-Law-Reform-Update---January-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[In November 2008, a revised draft of the Personal Property Securities (PPS) bill (Revised Bill) was released by the Federal Attorney-General and referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for comment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Franchising into Australia]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/395/Franchising-into-Australia]]></link><description><![CDATA[Griffith University's Asia Pacific Centre for Franchise Excellence released its biannual franchising Australia survey in October 2008. Importantly, the survey was conducted prior to the onset of a major global financial crisis. On release, many large economies around the world were already in, or heading for recession.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 3 February 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/396/Health-Alert---3-February-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 3 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Government introduces new 'trial period' - a bonus for small businesses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/397/NZ-Government-introduces-new-trial-period---a-bonus-for-small-businesses]]></link><description><![CDATA[After 1 March 2009 small business employers in New Zealand (those who employ fewer than 20 employees) can include written 'trial periods' in the employment agreements of new employees. The new trial periods provide small businesses with some reprieve from unfair dismissal claims but still allow for employees to lodge personal grievances.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Japan's sun rises again? A new growth market for global companies]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/398/Japans-sun-rises-again-A-new-growth-market-for-global-companies]]></link><description><![CDATA[Japanese and Asian companies with solid business models often lack the ability to raise sufficient funds to support their expansion and development needs.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - No right to trial where limitation fund offered]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/399/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---No-right-to-trial-where-limitation-fund-offered]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Birkenfeld v Kendall and Yachting New Zealand Inc [2008] NZCA 531 the New Zealand Court of Appeal has confirmed that, having established a limitation fund under legislation enacting the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC), and having offered that fund to the plaintiff, the defendants are entitled to a permanent stay of the action, without admission of liability on their part. There will be no trial solely to determine the cause of a collision.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox a finalist in BRW Client Choice Awards]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/400/DLA-Phillips-Fox-a-finalist-in-BRW-Client-Choice-Awards]]></link><description><![CDATA[Trans-Tasman commercial law firm DLA Phillips Fox has been named one of 12 law firm finalists in the prestigious BRW 2009 Client Choice Awards.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 8 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Shareholder claims against insolvent companies]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/402/Shareholder-claims-against-insolvent-companies]]></link><description><![CDATA[Corporations and Market Advisory Committee (CAMAC) upholds decision ranking shareholder claims equally with unsecured creditors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 8 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 9 February 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/403/Health-Alert---9-February-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 9 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Fair Trading Act in 2008 - the year in review]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/404/Fair-Trading-Act-in-2008---the-year-in-review]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Commerce Commission (Commission) monitors compliance with our principal consumer protection legislation - the Fair Trading Act 1986 (Act).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Competition law - what's in store for 2009?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/405/Competition-law---whats-in-store-for-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this update we take a brief look at what this year holds for competition law.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Construction Bulletin - February 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/406/Construction-Bulletin---February-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 16 February 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/407/Health-Alert---16-February-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Year in Review 2008]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/408/Insurance-Year-in-Review-2008]]></link><description><![CDATA[2008 is likely to be remembered as a calamitous year for the insurance industry. The American sub-prime crisis of 2007 developed into a fully-fledged global financial crisis in 2008. Climate change also continued to be a prominent issue for the industry. 2008 saw a number of extreme weather-related events that caused considerable property damage.  Managing the insurance industry through the financial crisis while it deals with the increasing impact of climate change will prove a large challenge in the years ahead.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Limited liability regime for domestic carriers further confined]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/409/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Limited-liability-regime-for-domestic-carriers-further-confined]]></link><description><![CDATA[The strict liability / package limitation regime for domestic carriage in New Zealand which limits liability to $1,500 per 'unit of goods' has come under question in a recent New Zealand Court of Appeal case. In Southpac Trucks Ltd v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2008] NZCA 573, the Court overturned a blanket protection for all carriers party to the carriage, whether the negligent party was in possession of the goods at the time the damage occurred or not. As a result, subcontracting carriers who are not in possession of the goods but cause damage to them while acting in another capacity, can still be held fully accountable and the $1,500 limit will no longer apply. It's good news for cargo insurers and their insureds.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Double insurance and the right of subrogation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/410/Double-insurance-and-the-right-of-subrogation]]></link><description><![CDATA[The landmark case of Speno Rail Maintenance Australia Pty Ltd v Metals & Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd & Ors [2009] WASCA 91 may limit an insurer's ability to recover money paid out for a claim where another insurer is also potentially liable to contribute under the principle of double insurance.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New simplified capital raising for issuers - a good start]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/411/New-simplified-capital-raising-for-issuers---a-good-start]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Securities Disclosure and Financial Advisers Amendment Bill (the Bill) introduced into parliament last week will undoubtedly streamline fundraising for listed issuers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 23 February 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/412/Health-Alert---23-February-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Resource Management Amendment Bill introduced]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/413/Resource-Management-Amendment-Bill-introduced]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 19 February 2009, and follows various government announcements and substantial public interest in the proposed changes. The Bill proposes significant changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 in an attempt to simplify the processes surrounding plan development and consent applications in New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Law reform across the ditch - the Trans-Tasman Agreement on Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/414/Law-reform-across-the-ditch---the-Trans-Tasman-Agreement-on-Court-Proceedings-and-Regulatory-Enforcement]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 24 July 2008, government representatives on both sides of the Tasman signed the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand on Trans-Tasman Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement (Agreement).  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Financial crisis - The challenges for Australian state and local government]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/415/Financial-crisis---The-challenges-for-Australian-state-and-local-government]]></link><description><![CDATA[Like many others, decision makers within government and statutory bodies are finding themselves under increasing pressure from the rapid and unprecedented changes in global financial markets. The severe impacts of the global financial crisis on the stability of financial institutions, financial services providers and on international and domestic economic activity has and will continue to require substantive action from government and its agencies. While many state and local governments may approach this by implementing regulatory reform, undertaking an internal review of risk management procedures is of equal importance.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[How companies should navigate the road through redundancy]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/416/How-companies-should-navigate-the-road-through-redundancy]]></link><description><![CDATA[Making employees redundant is never easy, but once a company has decided to go down that path they should take steps to minimise the likelihood of reputational damage or lawsuits from disgruntled former employees, says Judith Healy, partner at DLA Phillips Fox.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[International kudos for DLA Phillips Fox maritime lawyers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/418/International-kudos-for-DLA-Phillips-Fox-maritime-lawyers]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 1 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert  - 2 March 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/419/Health-Alert----2-March-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[AFS licensees need adequate financial resources - always!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/420/AFS-licensees-need-adequate-financial-resources---always]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the present economic climate it is important that Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees monitor their financial position closely to ensure that they remain compliant with the financial conditions of their AFS licence.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Renowned superannuation lawyers join DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/421/Renowned-superannuation-lawyers-join-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading law firm DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce that Heather Gray has joined the firm as a partner in the Superannuation and Managed Funds team in Melbourne.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Open source software licences]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/422/Open-source-software-licences]]></link><description><![CDATA[Open source software (OSS) is a type of software that is subject to the terms of an open source licence, with a common benefit being that users are permitted to modify, adapt or enhance the software.  Analyst firm Gartner predicts that, by the end of 2009, all businesses will utilise some form of OSS.       ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Timely inquiry into international maritime piracy]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/423/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Timely-inquiry-into-international-maritime-piracy]]></link><description><![CDATA[A rise in piracy incidents at sea and the recent adoption of a UN resolution have led to a new detailed Australian government inquiry into the issue.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The criminalisation of cartels: cartel Bill passed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/424/The-criminalisation-of-cartels-cartel-Bill-passed]]></link><description><![CDATA[The criminalisation of cartel conduct is fast becoming a reality in Australia. The Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (Bill) was passed by the house of representatives on 11 February 2009. The Senate Economics Committee released its report on the Bill on 26 February 2009 and recommended that the Bill be passed without amendment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Proposed amendments to the Electronic Transactions Acts governing e-commerce]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/425/Proposed-amendments-to-the-Electronic-Transactions-Acts-governing-e-commerce]]></link><description><![CDATA[In November 2008 the Commonwealth Attorney-General released a consultation paper (Paper) on the Australian Government's proposal to accede to the '2005 United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communication in International Contracts' (Convention) by amending the existing uniform Commonwealth, States and Territories Electronic Transactions Act (ETAs).  The Convention is intended to increase certainty about electronic communications in relation to international trading and contracts via electronic means (eg in the e-commerce space).   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[User Rejected Conduct: Facebook's recent attempts to amend its Terms of Use]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/426/User-Rejected-Conduct-Facebooks-recent-attempts-to-amend-its-Terms-of-Use]]></link><description><![CDATA[Facebook's recent attempt to amend its terms of use resulted in uproar.  With users deleting their profiles en masse, official complaints from some of the world's leading privacy advocates and media frenzy, the company was forced to revert to their old terms of use.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 9 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 10 March 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/428/Health-Alert---10-March-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The resurgence of rights issues - practical considerations]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/429/The-resurgence-of-rights-issues---practical-considerations]]></link><description><![CDATA[As a result of the tightening of debt markets and the increased costs of traditional bank facilities, more and more companies have been turning to equity capital markets and their shareholders to shore up their financing and capital requirements.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New legislative changes will soon regulate the practice of 'component pricing' advertising]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/430/New-legislative-changes-will-soon-regulate-the-practice-of-component-pricing-advertising]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Trade Practices Amendment (Clarity in Pricing) Act 2008 (Cth) amended the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (TPA) to ensure that companies prominently specify a single figure total price when advertising goods or services. The changes to the TPA will commence within the next three months.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox wins BRW Client Choice Award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/431/DLA-Phillips-Fox-wins-BRW-Client-Choice-Award]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox was last night named joint winner in the 'Best Australian Capital Territory Firm' category at the 2009 BRW Client Choice Awards dinner held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - March 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/432/Insurance-Focus---March-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Alert - March 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/436/Corporate-Alert---March-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[This quarterly bulletin from the Corporate team provides pertinent commentary on key issues and interesting cases in the areas of takeovers, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 16 March 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/439/Health-Alert---16-March-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Carbon Claims - are you misleading consumers?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/440/Carbon-Claims---are-you-misleading-consumers]]></link><description><![CDATA[When the words 'carbon neutral' or 'carbon offset' are used in an advertisement, you may think of a measured amount of carbon being emitted with an equivalent amount being offset.  However, this may not be what the advertiser means and/or it may not be what is actually taking place.  The use of these words by businesses can therefore mislead and deceive consumers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[ASIC responds to markets concerns over ability to raise capital]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/441/ASIC-responds-to-markets-concerns-over-ability-to-raise-capital]]></link><description><![CDATA[As part of its efforts to manage the impact of current market conditions and build confidence in Australia's capital markets, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a consultation paper in which it proposes measures to facilitate equity capital raising.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Procurement and risk strategies for the current economic environment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/442/Procurement-and-risk-strategies-for-the-current-economic-environment]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global financial crisis means that federal government agencies need to be more alert than ever to the risks of unexpected or extraordinary changes to the businesses of their contractors, and more agile in identifying and managing these risks.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Draft legislation released for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/443/Draft-legislation-released-for-the-Carbon-Pollution-Reduction-Scheme]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 10 March 2009, the Federal Government released the exposure draft of the legislation for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. The draft legislation follows the release of the White Paper in December 2008. The key aspects of the scheme have not changed but the draft legislation, comprising six separate Bills, provides greater detail on a number of elements of the scheme.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Fujitsu on acquisition of Kaz Group from Telstra]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/444/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Fujitsu-on-acquisition-of-Kaz-Group-from-Telstra]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised Fujitsu Australia on its decision to acquire KAZ Group Pty Ltd from Telstra Corporation Limited for A$200 million.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Shipping and climate change impacts]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/445/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Shipping-and-climate-change-impacts]]></link><description><![CDATA[Climate change is a significant issue for the shipping industry in Australia and worldwide. Growing media scrutiny following policy initiatives by the International Maritime Organisation, the proposed Australian Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), an inquiry looking at coastal shipping and incidents such as the recent Moreton Bay oil spill, means the shipping industry is being called upon to take immediate action.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tenant insolvency - What can you do?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/446/Tenant-insolvency---What-can-you-do]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global financial crisis will invariably affect many of your tenants' businesses and place a strain on their ability to meet their obligations under their leases. In the worst case scenario a tenant may become insolvent. As a landlord, it is important for you to understand what your rights are when this occurs and what avenues exist, if any, to protect these rights.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ High Court increases health and safety fines but confirms discount for insured employers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/447/NZ-High-Court-increases-health-and-safety-fines-but-confirms-discount-for-insured-employers]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent New Zealand High Court decision of Department of Labour v Hanham & Philp Contractors & Ors signals a new benchmark, confirming that employers must expect a 'significant uplift' in the level of fines for breaches of the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992 (Act).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Ceramic Fuel Cells on capital raising]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/448/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Ceramic-Fuel-Cells-on-capital-raising]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (CFCL), on the Australian legal issues relating to its intended A$35 million capital raising by way of a sophisticated investor placement in Australia, the UK and the EU, an open offer in the UK and the EU and a Rights Issue in Australia and New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 23 March 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/450/Health-Alert---23-March-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[A general guide to the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/451/A-general-guide-to-the-Fair-Work-Transitional-Provisions-and-Consequential-Amendments-Bill-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Last week, the Federal Government introduced into the House of Representatives, the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 (Bill). The Bill is one of two Bills that the Federal Government will introduce as part of its transition to life under the Fair Work Act 2008. A second Bill will deal with consequential amendments to a number of Commonwealth statutes and to deal with referrals of power, if any, by the States.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Senate Committee recommends delay and simplification of Personal Property Securities (PPS)]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/452/Senate-Committee-recommends-delay-and-simplification-of-Personal-Property-Securities-PPS]]></link><description><![CDATA[As mentioned in our January 2009 Update, the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Committee) conducted an Inquiry into the Exposure Draft of the Personal Property Securities Bill 2008 (Bill). DLA Phillips Fox appeared before the Committee to put forward those matters  identified in our review of the Bill which we felt required further consideration. On 19 March 2009, the Committee released its report.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[When actions speak louder than words - The risk in relying on a 'sunset clause' in a letter of intent]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/454/When-actions-speak-louder-than-words---The-risk-in-relying-on-a-sunset-clause-in-a-letter-of-intent]]></link><description><![CDATA[While it is important to include a 'sunset clause' in a letter of intent, the recent case of RTS Flexible Systems Ltd v Molkerei Alois Mull Gmbh & Co Kg (UK Productions) [2008] EWHC 1087 reminds us that this may not always achieve the true intentions of the parties where the letter of intent does not proceed to contract.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises on A$172m purchase of forest plantations]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/455/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-on-A172m-purchase-of-forest-plantations]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox acted for GMO Renewable Resources, a US based Timber Investment Management Organisation, on its recent A$172 million acquisition from Gunns' subsidiary Auspine of approximately 33,000 ha of standing softwood plantations in Victoria and South Australia (the Green Triangle Region).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Updated exemption makes capital raising easier]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/456/Updated-exemption-makes-capital-raising-easier]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Securities Act (Short Form Prospectus) Exemption Notice 2009 (2009 Notice), which replaces the Securities Act (Short Form Prospectus) Exemption Notice 2002 (2002 Notice), came into force on Monday.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Auckland governance - Facing the challenge]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/457/Auckland-governance---Facing-the-challenge]]></link><description><![CDATA[All sectors of the economy face challenging times. However, at 2pm on Friday the Royal Commission laid down an unprecedented challenge to those involved in Greater Auckland's governance. The Commission recommended very significant changes to the region's current governance structures, and an implementation deadline of October 2010 which the Commission says 'must be met'. Whether the Commission's recommendations will all be accepted and implemented by central government remains to be seen. In the meantime, we highlight a few of the potential issues to consider as you digest the detail of the Commission's report.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Margin lending - issues 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/458/Margin-lending---issues-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The turbulent stock market over the last year has resulted in increased volatility in share values and this has triggered margin calls and the sale of underlying shares. The increased number of triggered margin calls has resulted in many retail investors discovering that their understanding of margin loan products was very limited.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 30 March 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/459/Health-Alert---30-March-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Emissions units to be financial products]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/460/Emissions-units-to-be-financial-products]]></link><description><![CDATA[When Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act, 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) was first introduced, the government announced that the reforms were intended to have flexibility to evolve with the development of financial products and financial services. In less than a decade the flexibility of the financial services laws has been well tested.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Think twice before alleging patent and design infringement]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/461/Think-twice-before-alleging-patent-and-design-infringement]]></link><description><![CDATA[Patentees that make unjustified threats in relation to patent infringement leave themselves open to damages claims.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - New governance for aviation safety in Australia]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/462/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---New-governance-for-aviation-safety-in-Australia]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2009 and the Transport Safety Investigation Amendment Act 2009 recently passed through Australia's Parliament. The passing of these two Acts ensures the implementation of two key aspects of the Federal Government's national aviation policy.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Changes to laws governing NSW planning certificates - How do they affect you?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/463/Changes-to-laws-governing-NSW-planning-certificates---How-do-they-affect-you]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following recent changes to planning regulations in New South Wales, vendors entering into contracts for sale need to be vigilant in ensuring that section 149 planning certificates comply with the new regulations and the requirements of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) or run the risk of having the contract rescinded.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Case delivers warning to property agents & vendors on sales tactics]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/464/Case-delivers-warning-to-property-agents-&-vendors-on-sales-tactics]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent case of Zhang v VP302 SPV & Ors [2009] NSWSC 73 demonstrates that agents and vendors may risk having a contract for sale rescinded if false or misleading statements are used to promote the property.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Changes to Australia's foreign investment review policy - What are the benefits for the Real Estate market?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/465/Changes-to-Australias-foreign-investment-review-policy---What-are-the-benefits-for-the-Real-Estate-market]]></link><description><![CDATA[During 2008 and 2009, the Federal Government announced a number of changes to its foreign investment review policy that should provide tangible benefits to both Australian and foreign investors. The changes simplify the approval processes and broaden the pool of potential purchasers who can invest in Australian real estate. It is hoped this will assist in making more development projects feasible and in improving the prospects of raising finance.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Full Federal Court highlights importance of properly construing a patent]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/467/Full-Federal-Court-highlights-importance-of-properly-construing-a-patent]]></link><description><![CDATA[The importance of properly construing a patent, and utilising expert evidence to assist the Court in making its decision, has been emphasised in the recent Full Federal Court's decision in Pac Mining v Esco Corporation.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Ultra fast broadband - if you build it they will come...]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/468/Ultra-fast-broadband---if-you-build-it-they-will-come]]></link><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand government has recently released its draft broadband investment initiative for comment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - April 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/470/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---April-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 6 April 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/471/Health-Alert---6-April-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 7 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insurance Bulletin - April 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/473/NZ-Insurance-Bulletin---April-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue:]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Auckland governance - Government pushes further towards 'One City']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/474/Auckland-governance---Government-pushes-further-towards-One-City]]></link><description><![CDATA[In our last update, we referred to the very significant changes proposed by the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. On Tuesday afternoon this week, the NZ Government released its response to the Commission's report. The response contains some important departures from the Royal Commission's recommendations. In this update, we look briefly at what the Government has decided and the likely implications of those decisions for the Auckland region, both during the transitional period and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Mergers & Acquisitions - the new landscape]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/475/Mergers-&-Acquisitions---the-new-landscape]]></link><description><![CDATA[The fallout from the global credit crisis has impacted on the merger & acquisition market throughout the past year, and will continue to do so during 2009.  Companies considering M&A activity during 2009, whether as a buyer or seller, will need to take into account different or additional factors to those relevant in more buoyant economic times.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Relocation clauses - How do they work?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/476/Relocation-clauses---How-do-they-work]]></link><description><![CDATA[The retail tenancy legislation in all jurisdictions in Australia, apart from Western Australia, include provisions relating to relocation clauses. All require notice of the intended relocation. In addition, most require details to be given to the tenant of a genuine proposal to redevelop or renovate within a reasonable time frame and which proposal requires possession of the tenant's premises. Most also require the offer of alternative premises.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Workplace - Autumn Edition - April 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/477/The-Workplace---Autumn-Edition---April-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Workplace is a regular workplace relations, employment and safety publication from DLA Phillips Fox.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure & Construction - Guide to doing business in NZ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/478/Infrastructure-&-Construction---Guide-to-doing-business-in-NZ]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Zealand offers one of the safest, most productive and stable environments in the world for international corporations involved in construction and infrastructure. Under the National-led government, an increased focus and funding for infrastructure development means that the country is likely to be entering a sustained period of government and private sector investment in major construction infrastructure.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - April 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/479/Compensation-Snapshot---April-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Compensation Snapshot, our regular bulletin covering legal developments in Commonwealth workers' compensation:  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alumni News - Issue 5 - April 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/481/Alumni-News---Issue-5---April-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alumni News is a regular newsletter keeping Alumni members up to date in Australia and New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Cartels and overseas defendants - Court of Appeal confirms reach of Commerce Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/482/Cartels-and-overseas-defendants---Court-of-Appeal-confirms-reach-of-Commerce-Act]]></link><description><![CDATA[Last month the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the High Court in the latest round of the Koppers Arch litigation.  The case is important because it considers when the Court will have jurisdiction to consider Commerce Act proceedings against overseas based defendants.     ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Recent changes to the rules governing partly-paid securities]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/483/Recent-changes-to-the-rules-governing-partly-paid-securities]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Securities Exchange have recently announced changes to the rules governing partly-paid securities.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Navigating through the minefield of retention of title clauses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/484/Navigating-through-the-minefield-of-retention-of-title-clauses]]></link><description><![CDATA[In an economic downturn all parties to construction and supply contracts must adopt strategies to minimise exposure to the risk of insolvency of their contract counterparties. This involves considering contractual safeguards, adopting contract administration procedures designed to minimise exposure to risk and the early identification of risk minimisation measures for both principals and subcontractors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Guide to sections 365 & 366 of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/485/Guide-to-sections-365-&-366-of-the-Property-Agents-and-Motor-Dealers-Act-2000]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you sell residential property in Queensland you may need to comply with sections 365 and 366 of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000. This publication provides a breakdown of what you need to provide in regards to disclosures and documentation to buyers and how and when it is to be delivered.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Guide to Doing Business in New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/488/Guide-to-Doing-Business-in-New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Zealand offers one of the safest and most business-friendly environments in the world for foreign investors and multinationals. The country's increasingly diverse economy and skilled workforce make it a fertile ground for companies wishing to expand their business in the Asia Pacific region.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Who is the Master of a ship?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/489/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Who-is-the-Master-of-a-ship]]></link><description><![CDATA[There are few decisions that provide guidance on what is meant by the term 'Master' in maritime law. However, a recent decision handed by the New Zealand Court of Appeal provides some assistance. In Maritime New Zealand v Birchall [2009] NZCA 119, the Court broadened the definition of 'Master' when it determined that the First Mate temporarily in command of a vessel was responsible in the capacity of Master to report an accident.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Nuplex on NZ$132.8m rights issue]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/490/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Nuplex-on-NZ1328m-rights-issue]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading trans Tasman commercial law firm DLA Phillips Fox has advised Nuplex Industries Limited on a pro-rata renounceable rights issue and top-up placement worth NZ$132.8million.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[What are your rights when a tenant becomes insolvent?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/491/What-are-your-rights-when-a-tenant-becomes-insolvent]]></link><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand recession will invariably affect many of your tenants' businesses and place a strain on their ability to meet their obligations under their leases. In the worst case scenario a tenant may become insolvent. As a landlord, it is important for you to understand what your rights are when this occurs and what avenues exist, if any, to protect these rights.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Fujitsu on purchase of Australian software firm]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/492/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Fujitsu-on-purchase-of-Australian-software-firm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Commercial law firm DLA Phillips Fox has advised Fujitsu Australia Ltd on its purchase of Supply Chain Consulting Pty Ltd, a market leader of SAP enterprise solutions and services for A$48 million.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New legal advice service for prisoners with mental illness]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/495/New-legal-advice-service-for-prisoners-with-mental-illness]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox and the Mental Health Legal Centre (MHLC) are pleased to announce the launch of a free legal advice service for prisoners who have been assessed as experiencing a mental illness.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal confirms reach of New Zealand Commerce Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/497/Court-of-Appeal-confirms-reach-of-New-Zealand-Commerce-Act]]></link><description><![CDATA[Last month the New Zealand Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the High Court in the latest round of the Koppers Arch litigation.  The case considers when the New Zealand Courts will have jurisdiction to consider Commerce Act proceedings against overseas based defendants.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[National Broadband Network]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/500/National-Broadband-Network]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has recently announced that the National Broadband Network will have a far reaching impact on the Australian regulatory landscape for many years to come.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[IceTV succeeds against Nine Network in the High Court]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/501/IceTV-succeeds-against-Nine-Network-in-the-High-Court]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 22 April 2009, in the case of IceTV Pty Limited v Nine Network Australia Pty Limited, the High Court of Australia handed down a decision in favour of IceTVPty Limited in its long running copyright dispute with Nine Network Pty Limited.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Swine flu: How employers should respond to the threat of pandemic]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/502/Swine-flu-How-employers-should-respond-to-the-threat-of-pandemic]]></link><description><![CDATA[Australia and New Zealand authorities are investigating over 50 possible cases of swine flu. While it is hoped that the threat will be contained the reports are serious enough for employers now to actively consider their management plans and strategies for their workforce in the event of a pandemic.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[What are your responsibilities as an employer in responding to swine flu?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/504/What-are-your-responsibilities-as-an-employer-in-responding-to-swine-flu]]></link><description><![CDATA[Australia and New Zealand authorities are investigating a number of possible cases of swine flu. While we all hope that the threat will be contained, employers should now be actively considering their management plans and strategies for their workforce in the event of a pandemic.     Click on the below to read the full Update.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian credit reforms to catch more lenders]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/505/Australian-credit-reforms-to-catch-more-lenders]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Rudd Government has released its draft National Consumer Credit Protection reforms for public discussion. The new laws will transfer the regulation of consumer credit to the Commonwealth with ASIC becoming the national credit regulator.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Property developers may be ordered to pay Councils' costs when amended development applications are filed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/506/Property-developers-may-be-ordered-to-pay-Councils-costs-when-amended-development-applications-are-filed]]></link><description><![CDATA[Property developers who appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court and who decide that a proposed development should be amended run the risk that the Court will order them to pay the Council's costs for the original proposal.     ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 4 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 5 May 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/507/Health-Alert---5-May-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Bill - Consultation Draft]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/508/NZ-Insurance-Prudential-Supervision-Bill---Consultation-Draft]]></link><description><![CDATA[The proposed new regulator of insurers in New Zealand, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, has released a consultation draft of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Bill. The Bill is to be introduced into Parliament later this year. In this update we highlight some of the changes to the current regulatory environment proposed in the draft Bill.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 6 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Law Bulletin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/510/Health-Law-Bulletin]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the May 2009 edition of the Health Law Bulletin, providing an update on legal issues affecting the health, biotech, life sciences, retirement living and aged care sectors.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 6 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - 'Inherent vice' and inevitable loss reconsidered]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/511/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Inherent-vice-and-inevitable-loss-reconsidered]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent decision of the English Commercial Court provided an opportunity for reconsideration of the law of inherent vice and the concept of inevitable loss in marine insurance. The case creates no new law but reaffirms the decision of the House of Lords in Soya GmbH Mainz KG v White [1982] 1 Lloyd's Rep 136.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 6 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Government reforms legislation for termination benefits]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/512/Government-reforms-legislation-for-termination-benefits]]></link><description><![CDATA[The government has released its draft legislation to broaden the circumstances where shareholder approval will be required for the payment to directors and executives of termination benefits as announced on 18 March 2009.  The legislation applies to all companies.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[What are your responsibilities as an employer in the case of a pandemic?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/513/What-are-your-responsibilities-as-an-employer-in-the-case-of-a-pandemic]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Zealand authorities are investigating a number of possible cases of swine flu. While we all hope that this reach will be contained, employers should now be actively considering their management plans and strategies for their workforce in the event of a pandemic.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure Focus on Queensland - Planning Exemptions for Educational Facilities]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/514/Infrastructure-Focus-on-Queensland---Planning-Exemptions-for-Educational-Facilities]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Integrated Planning Regulation 1998 (Qld) was recently amended to exempt certain types of developments from assessment against a local government planning scheme. The exemption applies to developments funded under the Federal Government's  National Building and Jobs Plan   Building the Education Revolution' Program. The objective of this Program is to provide economic stimulus through rapid construction of refurbishment of school infrastructure and to build learning environments.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Pro bono set to increase under new Lawcover insurance scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/515/Pro-bono-set-to-increase-under-new-Lawcover-insurance-scheme]]></link><description><![CDATA[From 1 July, more lawyers will be able to offer free legal services to the community thanks to a new national insurance scheme.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Franchisee or distributor - a rose by any other name?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/517/Franchisee-or-distributor---a-rose-by-any-other-name]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Franchise Code is a mandatory code prescribed under the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), designed to regulate the conduct of participants in franchising. It does this by primarily requiring franchisors to disclose specific facts to franchisees and to follow set procedures in their subsequent dealings with franchisees.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Electricity supply and the Consumer Guarantees Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/519/Electricity-supply-and-the-Consumer-Guarantees-Act]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a recent decision of the High Court, Justice Miller considered the difficult question of when an electricity retailer will be liable to a domestic consumer for losses caused by power supply issues such as voltage surges, brownouts or outages.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - May 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/520/Insurance-Focus---May-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 11 May 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/521/Health-Alert---11-May-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Rights issues - practical considerations for New Zealand listed issuers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/522/Rights-issues---practical-considerations-for-New-Zealand-listed-issuers]]></link><description><![CDATA[Due to the tightening of debt markets and the increased costs of traditional bank facilities, more and more companies have been turning to equity capital markets and their shareholders to shore up their financing and capital requirements.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The budget edition - May 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/525/The-budget-edition---May-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Budget brought down by the Federal Government last night introduced changes to the superannuation regime dealing with concessional contributions, the government co-contribution, and the minimum payment amounts for account-based pensions.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The new paid parental leave scheme - What it means for employers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/526/The-new-paid-parental-leave-scheme---What-it-means-for-employers]]></link><description><![CDATA[In delivering the 2009-10 budget on Tuesday night, the Rudd government confirmed the introduction of a government-funded paid parental leave (PPL) scheme. The PPL scheme will have a significant impact on employers who already provide for paid parental leave as the government PPL scheme can be accessed in addition to employer provided entitlements. All employers will also be required to administer the payments.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New Victorian guidelines for planning permit applications in water supply catchment areas]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/527/New-Victorian-guidelines-for-planning-permit-applications-in-water-supply-catchment-areas]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Guidelines for Planning Permit Applications in Open, Potable Water Supply Catchment Areas were released earlier this month to replace the Interim Guidelines dated August 2000. This article outlines some of the key changes for planning permit applications in Victoria.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Auckland Governance - One Bill - One Act - One Auckland Council]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/528/Auckland-Governance---One-Bill---One-Act---One-Auckland-Council]]></link><description><![CDATA[This month saw the Government take a major step towards the goal of a single Auckland Council with the introduction into the House of two proposed pieces of legislation, the Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill and the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill. There were no major surprises in the Auckland Council Bill and it will be considered further through the Select Committee process. In the meantime, despite much filibustering in Parliament and some last minute changes, the Reorganisation Bill was eventually passed into law as the Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation)  Act 2009. It received Royal Assent on 23 May. Auckland's one council proposal is past the point of no return...]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 18 May 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/529/Health-Alert---18-May-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Parliament considers CPRS Bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/531/Parliament-considers-CPRS-Bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 (Bill) was introduced into Parliament last week. The Bill includes a package of new measures for Australia's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) that the Federal Government announced on 4 May 2009 following consultation with business, environmental advocates and the community.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Federal Budget 2009-10: the big infrastructure spend & GST amendments]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/532/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Federal-Budget-2009-10-the-big-infrastructure-spend-&-GST-amendments]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 12 May 2009, Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan, guided by advice from Infrastructure Australia, unveiled the Rudd Government's commitment to outlay $8.4 billion over the coming years for transport infrastructure. Along with the infrastructure funding, the Government also announced its intention to amend the GST rules applicable to the transportation of goods and subsequently released a discussion paper on the proposal. In this article we look at these two Budget initiatives and whether they are likely to deliver the long-term benefits needed to place Australian industry in a strong position for the future.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The new clarity in pricing law]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/533/The-new-clarity-in-pricing-law]]></link><description><![CDATA[From 25 May 2009, the Trade Practices Amendment (Clarity in Pricing) Act 2008 (Cth) comes into effect making the use of wording like this to describe prices a possible criminal offence, unless the total price of the goods or services is displayed equally prominently as a single figure.     ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of New Zealand holds that reparation sentences cannot 'top-up' ACC entitlements]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/534/Supreme-Court-of-New-Zealand-holds-that-reparation-sentences-cannot-top-up-ACC-entitlements]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Peter Miles Davies v New Zealand Police [2009] NZSC 47 (25 May 2009), the Supreme Court of New Zealand determined an important area of New Zealand's civil compensation system. Where a victim's injuries are covered by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), reparation sentences can no longer 'top-up' the ACC payment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 25 May 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/535/Health-Alert---25-May-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Substantial changes expected in property trust sector]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/536/Substantial-changes-expected-in-property-trust-sector]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global financial markets have undergone historic changes. These changes, particularly the substantial markdowns of listed property trusts' unit values, may result in a significant shift away from the use of listed towards unlisted property trusts (both wholesale and retail) and other forms of co-investment in property, including joint ventures.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NSW Court rules a moral obligation to pay is enough to secure payment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/537/NSW-Court-rules-a-moral-obligation-to-pay-is-enough-to-secure-payment]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of New South Wales in Olbourne v Excell Building Corp Pty Limited [2009] NSWSC 349 has held that the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act) will apply when there is a moral obligation to pay for construction work. The Court held that an 'arrangement' under the Act will exist where there is a morally binding obligation to pay for construction work. The decision has major implications for security of payment claims in New South Wales by providing greater opportunities to secure payment even where a contract may not exist.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure Focus on Queensland - The Regulation of Coal Seam Gas Water]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/538/Infrastructure-Focus-on-Queensland---The-Regulation-of-Coal-Seam-Gas-Water]]></link><description><![CDATA[The management of Coal Seam Gas water has become a significant environmental issue in light of the number of proposed LNG projects in Queensland.  The Department of Infrastructure and Planning has recently published a discussion paper which outlines its broad policy on the management of CSG water and seeks comments on details of its policy. It is expected that these policies will be legislated in the near future.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - May 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/539/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---May-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Victorian Planning Bulletin - Autumn 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/540/Victorian-Planning-Bulletin---Autumn-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Planning Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on legal developments, trends and legislative changes affecting the Victorian planning sector.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Incorrect execution proves fatal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/541/Incorrect-execution-proves-fatal]]></link><description><![CDATA[As the complexity of projects increase, so too does the documentation behind them. Medium to large transactions often require multiple agreements, which take the form of both contracts and deeds. As the negotiations and preliminary planning stages of a project progress, many iterations of these contracts and deeds are produced. Time pressures coupled with practical difficulties, often lead to the execution and the finalisation of these documents being out of sequence.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 1 June 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/542/Health-Alert---1-June-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[In-house lawyers and pro bono]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/543/In-house-lawyers-and-pro-bono]]></link><description><![CDATA[The new free National Pro Bono Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy provides in-house lawyers and their pro bono clients with valuable cover.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Australian in-house legal counsel pro bono guide]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/544/The-Australian-in-house-legal-counsel-pro-bono-guide]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pro bono programs are becoming increasingly popular among lawyers looking to find further fulfilment in their work by giving something back to the community. But until now, in-house lawyers working in a pro bono capacity have not had easy access to a professional indemnity policy to cover them or their clients for their pro bono work. The new free National Pro Bono Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy addresses this issue. It provides in-house lawyers and their pro bono clients with valuable cover, enabling lawyers to undertake work for a worthy cause but with added piece of mind and security.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Security of Payment Act: how 'mandatory' are the mandatory requirements?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/545/Security-of-Payment-Act-how-mandatory-are-the-mandatory-requirements]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent Queensland Supreme Court case of Nebmas Pty Ltd v Sub Divide Pty Ltd [2009] QSC 92 has reaffirmed the New South Wales position that noncompliance with some of the 'mandatory' requirements under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD) (the Act) will not be fatal to a party seeking relief under the Act. The case also confirms an adjudicator's power to determine factual compliance with procedural provisions under the Act, and that errors made by the adjudicator in making their determination will not affect the final outcome.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Creeping acquisitions - the way forward?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/546/Creeping-acquisitions---the-way-forward]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Government has released its discussion paper on 'Creeping acquisitions - the way forward'. The paper proposes adding a new limb to the merger test in section 50 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) that will prohibit corporations that have a substantial degree of power in a market making acquisitions that 'enhance' their market power.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Air carrier liability and insurance arrangements and Rome Convention under review]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/547/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Air-carrier-liability-and-insurance-arrangements-and-Rome-Convention-under-review]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, RegionalDevelopment and Local Government recently published a Discussion Paper as part of its review of Australian carriers' liability and insurance arrangements. Feedback on the Discussion Paper is due by 26 June 2009 and decisions which follow that feedback will form part of an Aviation White Paper expected to be finalised before the end of the year.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Bill - The issues to consider when making submissions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/548/Insurance-Prudential-Supervision-Bill---The-issues-to-consider-when-making-submissions]]></link><description><![CDATA[The 22 June deadline for submissions to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand on the consultation draft of the above Bill is fast approaching.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 9 June 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/549/Health-Alert---9-June-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Ruling reinforces the need for developers to seek agreement with native title holders]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/550/Ruling-reinforces-the-need-for-developers-to-seek-agreement-with-native-title-holders]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation, Western Australia and Holocene Pty Ltd [2009] NNTTA 49, the National Native Title Tribunal determined for the first time that a mining lease should not be granted without the agreement of the holders of native title rights and interests. In doing so, the Tribunal decided that the interests of native title holders should be given greater weight than the potential economic benefit or public interest in a mining project in an area of traditional significance to those persons.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Changing the franchising agreement in real time]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/551/Changing-the-franchising-agreement-in-real-time]]></link><description><![CDATA[Franchise agreements should be regarded as live documents, deserving review and appropriate changes as the system matures and as lessons are learned.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 15 June 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/552/Health-Alert---15-June-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian GST Update - bye bye going concern?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/554/Australian-GST-Update---bye-bye-going-concern]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Government has raised a number of GST discussion papers proposing major amendments across broad areas of the GST law. One of the more interesting and controversial proposals is to remove the GST going concern and farm land exemptions and replace them with an optional reverse charge mechanism. In this tax update, we analyse this proposal in some detail. Taxpayers should seek their own advice as to how the proposals affect them]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Luxury pleasure craft - damages for loss of reputation and loss of enjoyment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/555/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Luxury-pleasure-craft---damages-for-loss-of-reputation-and-loss-of-enjoyment]]></link><description><![CDATA[When a commercial vessel is damaged it is common for there to be a claim for loss of hire or profit from the operation of the vessel. Private pleasure craft do not generally give rise to the same losses. However, a New South Wales Supreme Court decision demonstrates that other less tangible but just as hefty damages can be awarded. The judgment is a sobering one for the insurers of ship repairers and the like.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Partner to attend Al Gore's climate change leadership program]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/556/Partner-to-attend-Al-Gores-climate-change-leadership-program]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox Partner Charmian Barton, has been selected to attend Al Gore's climate change leadership program, The Climate Project - Australia Asia Pacific Summit, being held in Melbourne on 11-13 July.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New partner bolsters DLA Phillips Fox insolvency practice]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/557/New-partner-bolsters-DLA-Phillips-Fox-insolvency-practice]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce that Scott Harris has joined the firm as a partner in Banking, Insolvency and Restructuring in the firm's Sydney office, growing the firm's insolvency capabilities and enhancing its service to its financial institutional clients.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Footballers defeat ATO in High Court]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/558/Footballers-defeat-ATO-in-High-Court]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has successfully represented two professional footballers in the High Court following a dispute with the ATO on the deductibility of management fees charged by their player agents when negotiating playing contracts when changing clubs.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Significant changes on the way for NZ property laws]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/559/Significant-changes-on-the-way-for-NZ-property-laws]]></link><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Government has signalled that regulation of property managers and a number of key pieces of property related legislation are under review. This article provides a brief update on the status of the various reviews.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Important developments on the regulation and supervision of financial advisers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/560/Important-developments-on-the-regulation-and-supervision-of-financial-advisers]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Securities Commission has issued a discussion paper on the regulation and supervision of financial advisers under the Financial Advisers Act 2008.  Submissions are due by 5.30pm on Thursday, 30 July 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 22 June 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/561/Health-Alert---22-June-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Employers can benefit from U.S. expertise in good faith bargaining]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/562/Employers-can-benefit-from-US-expertise-in-good-faith-bargaining]]></link><description><![CDATA[Prepare! This is the advice a leading US labour lawyer has for Australian employers when it comes to good faith bargaining.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Where to without RuddBank?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/563/Where-to-without-RuddBank]]></link><description><![CDATA[There are innovative ways the commercial property industry may be able to effect refinancing or obtain new financing for projects.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox announces new partners]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/564/DLA-Phillips-Fox-announces-new-partners]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 29 June 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/565/Health-Alert---29-June-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill introduced to Parliament]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/567/Anti-Money-Laundering-and-Countering-Financing-of-Terrorism-Bill-introduced-to-Parliament]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the release of a draft Bill for public consultation in September 2008, and the recent publication of Cabinet papers and a regulatory impact statement, the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill has finally been introduced to Parliament.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Review of the overseas investment regime in New Zealand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/568/Review-of-the-overseas-investment-regime-in-New-Zealand]]></link><description><![CDATA[In March 2009 the Government announced it would review the Overseas Investment Act 2005 and Overseas Investment Regulations 2005 with the aim of simplifying overseas investment rules in New Zealand to promote and encourage the flow of investment into the country.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Employers uncertain about aspects of Fair Work Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/569/Employers-uncertain-about-aspects-of-Fair-Work-Act]]></link><description><![CDATA[Almost one in five employers has rated their understanding of and readiness for 'good faith bargaining' as below average or poor, according to research carried out by law firm DLA Phillips Fox.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Fair Work Act survey  - executive summary of results]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/570/Fair-Work-Act-survey----executive-summary-of-results]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the first two weeks of June, law firm DLA Phillips Fox, conducted a survey of employers about their readiness for the Fair Work Act which will take effect on 1 July.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Overhaul of NSW contaminated land regime takes effect]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/571/Overhaul-of-NSW-contaminated-land-regime-takes-effect]]></link><description><![CDATA[Significant changes to the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW) come into effect today (1 July 2009). Businesses who own, lease or manage contaminated land in New South Wales may find themselves liable for contamination where they previously had no responsibility.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA['The Fair Work Act 2009 - Are you ready?' Survey]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/572/The-Fair-Work-Act-2009---Are-you-ready-Survey]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act 2009 takes effect from 1 July 2009. While many employers have been busily preparing for the changes the Act will bring, it appears work still needs to be done.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The criminalisation of cartels - Cartel Bill becomes law]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/575/The-criminalisation-of-cartels---Cartel-Bill-becomes-law]]></link><description><![CDATA[The criminalisation of cartel conduct has become a reality in Australia.  The Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Act 2009 (Amendment Act) comes into effect on 24 July 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Arbitration in Australia - winds of change or merely a breeze?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/576/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Arbitration-in-Australia---winds-of-change-or-merely-a-breeze]]></link><description><![CDATA[For the better part of a century - or perhaps even longer - arbitration has been the preferred method of dispute resolution in the maritime industry.  Just as the concept of 'look and sniff' arbitration developed for commodity quality disputes, arbitration was presumably seen as the ideal means of dispute resolution, involving arbitrators appointed from within the industry seeking to resolve disputes expeditiously and inexpensively without the need for legal intervention.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Key benefits from new Australia and New Zealand Double Tax Treaty]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/578/Key-benefits-from-new-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Double-Tax-Treaty]]></link><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited new double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Australia and New Zealand moved one step closer to becoming reality when it was signed on Saturday, 27 June 2009 in Paris.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox a finalist for insurance industry award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/579/DLA-Phillips-Fox-a-finalist-for-insurance-industry-award]]></link><description><![CDATA[Law firm DLA Phillips Fox has been named a finalist in the Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards for 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Settlement Systems Futures and Emissions Unit Bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/581/Settlement-Systems-Futures-and-Emissions-Unit-Bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Commerce Committee has recently reported back to the House on the Settlement Systems, Futures, and Emissions Unit Bill (Bill) which will provide an opt-in regulatory regime for the approval and oversight of designated settlement systems in New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Important developments on disclosure requirements for financial advisers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/583/Important-developments-on-disclosure-requirements-for-financial-advisers]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Economic Development has issued a discussion paper on proposed regulations under the Financial Advisers Act 2008 which will prescribe the content and form of disclosure by financial advisers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 7 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The criminalisation of cartels in Australia - Cartel Bill becomes law]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/584/The-criminalisation-of-cartels-in-Australia---Cartel-Bill-becomes-law]]></link><description><![CDATA[From the 24th of July 2009 price fixing and other cartel conduct becomes a criminal offence in Australia.   On that date the Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Act 2009 comes into effect.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 6 July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/585/Health-Alert---6-July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Alert - July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/586/Corporate-Alert---July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[This quarterly bulletin from the Corporate team provides pertinent commentary on key issues and interesting cases in the areas of takeovers, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/587/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/588/Insurance-Focus---July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises on WA uranium project]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/589/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-on-WA-uranium-project]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has negotiated the agreements for the sale and joint venture of the Lake Maitland uranium resource in Western Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 9 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[E-tendering: new technology - same old problems]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/590/E-tendering-new-technology---same-old-problems]]></link><description><![CDATA[E-tendering is now well established in Australia and is gradually replacing more traditional methods such as lodgement of hard copy tenders. A question arising from e-tendering is whether or not it will raise new procurement and probity challenges for us, or if it will simply force us to consider the same or similar procurement and probity issues, but in an e-tendering context.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 20 July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/591/Health-Alert---20-July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises RPS on acquisition of Conics]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/592/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-RPS-on-acquisition-of-Conics]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised international consultancy firm, RPS on an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Conics, a major planning, surveying and environmental consultancy headquartered in Brisbane for a maximum cash consideration of A$64.4 million.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/593/New-Implementation-Guidelines-for-the-National-Code-of-Practice-for-the-Construction-Industry]]></link><description><![CDATA[The new Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry (Guidelines) commence operation from 1 August 2009. They will change the approach of many construction industry employers to their workplace arrangements.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - COAG backs major changes in transport safety regulation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/594/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---COAG-backs-major-changes-in-transport-safety-regulation]]></link><description><![CDATA[The decision by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) earlier this month to establish new national regulatory arrangements for rail, road and marine safety represents a significant expansion of Commonwealth involvement in areas traditionally within the State and Territory sphere. However, until the reforms are in place, questions will continue to be asked about whether the move is necessary or able to deliver the productivity benefits that COAG is seeking to achieve.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Construction Bulletin - July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/595/Construction-Bulletin---July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure Focus on Queensland - Using the Design Build Finance and Operate model in the global recession]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/596/Infrastructure-Focus-on-Queensland---Using-the-Design-Build-Finance-and-Operate-model-in-the-global-recession]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) procurement model appears to be gaining ground as a useful model to secure the financing of major infrastructure delivery. It offers numerous advantages in project delivery and management for both government and the private sector that are of particular use in today's difficult economic environment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Industry associations and the Commerce Act - what you need to know]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/597/Industry-associations-and-the-Commerce-Act---what-you-need-to-know]]></link><description><![CDATA[Industry and trade associations provide important and indispensible work for their members.  Typically their activities do not give rise to issues under the Commerce Act 1986 (Commerce Act).  These activities include keeping association members informed of industry developments, setting standards for products and services, improving the quality and safety of products, and working at improving laws governing the industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 27 July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/598/Health-Alert---27-July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Full Federal Court settles law regarding granting of approval to supply pharmaceutical benefits]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/599/The-Full-Federal-Court-settles-law-regarding-granting-of-approval-to-supply-pharmaceutical-benefits]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has confirmed that in determining whether a pharmacist may be approved to disburse pharmaceutical benefits at a particular premises, the Secretary is not required to consider State town planning laws, or, in fact, any other laws outside the scope of the National Health Act 1953 (Cth).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Travel agents fuel surcharges and ticket commissions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/600/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Travel-agents-fuel-surcharges-and-ticket-commissions]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the case of Leonie's Travel Pty Ltd v International Air Transport Association, Qantas Airways Limited & Ors [2009] FCA 280, Justice Moore in the Federal Court of Australia was required to consider a challenge by a group of travel agents to the calculation of commissions they were paid. In particular the dispute centred on whether the agents were entitled to be paid on the assumption that airline fuel surcharges should have been called into account when calculating the payments to the agents.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Environment & Climate Change Bulletin - July 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/601/Environment-&-Climate-Change-Bulletin---July-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Environment & Climate Change Bulletin is designed to keep you informed of developments in Australian environmental law and policy.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The proposed employee share and options changes - the good and the bad]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/602/The-proposed-employee-share-and-options-changes---the-good-and-the-bad]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 24 July the Assistant Treasurer announced another review into employee share and option plans (ESOPs). Ever since the 2009 Government Budget measures announced radical changes to the taxation of ESOPs, they have been a topical issue, raising public outcry from business and industry groups, and causing the suspension of many ESOPs in large companies.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 3 August 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/603/Health-Alert---3-August-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 3 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Leasing Bulletin - August 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/604/Leasing-Bulletin---August-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Leasing Bulletin is designed to keep you informed of developments in Australian commercial and retail leasing law. ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 9 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 10 August 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/605/Health-Alert---10-August-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Personal Property Securities Bill 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/606/Personal-Property-Securities-Bill-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 19 March 2009 the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs released its recommendations on the Exposure Draft of the Personal Properties Securities Bill 2008 (2008 Bill) following its inquiry on the 2008 Bill, which itself was a revised version of an earlier draft Bill that had been prepared and released for discussion in May 2008.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Scope of Damage by Aircraft Act considered]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/607/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Scope-of-Damage-by-Aircraft-Act-considered]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Australian High Court was recently given an opportunity to consider the reach of the Damage by Aircraft Act 1999 (Cth) in the cases of ACQ Pty Limited v Cook and Aircare Moree Pty Limited v Cook (both of which were heard together). The decision confirmed a widening of the scope of liability for airlines and operators for consequential damage from the impact of an aircraft or part of an aircraft in flight.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Government initiatives to promote Australian managed funds]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/608/Government-initiatives-to-promote-Australian-managed-funds]]></link><description><![CDATA[Since federal election in November 2007 the Rudd Government has proposed or acted upon several measures to promote Australia as a regional/financial funds management hub.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 17 August 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/609/Health-Alert---17-August-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The objective test for disciplinary action gets another outing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/610/The-objective-test-for-disciplinary-action-gets-another-outing]]></link><description><![CDATA[One Chief Judge, three New Zealand Employment Court judges, one QC and five lawyers recently turned their collective minds to the question of whether there are any subjective decisions left for an employer to make in justifying a disciplinary action under section 103A of the Employment Relations Act 2000.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 24 August 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/611/Health-Alert---24-August-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Personal Properties Securities Bill 2009 -  Release of final Senate Committee Report]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/612/Personal-Properties-Securities-Bill-2009----Release-of-final-Senate-Committee-Report]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Committee) recently conducted an inquiry into the 2009 Bill. This inquiry has now been concluded and the Committee's Report was released on 20 August 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - New Fair Work legislation tested]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/613/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---New-Fair-Work-legislation-tested]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the recent case of Queensland Alumina Limited v The Maritime Union of Australia [2009] FCA 874 an application for an order against the Maritime Union to stop industrial action was denied by the Federal Court. It is an indication of how such orders may operate and succeed under the new Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The Court reasoned that the fact Union members had taken industrial action did not on its own justify an order against the Union.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Quantum meruit - still a valid remedy for contract repudiation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/614/Quantum-meruit---still-a-valid-remedy-for-contract-repudiation]]></link><description><![CDATA[When a contract is repudiated by a principal, the contractor has two remedies available to it at common law. The first is a claim for contractual damages. The alternative is a claim on quantum meruit (a remedy which provides for payment of the reasonable value of the services performed).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 31 August 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/615/Health-Alert---31-August-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Geothermal Energy Bill - consultation draft and process]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/616/Geothermal-Energy-Bill---consultation-draft-and-process]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Government has released the Geothermal Energy Bill 2009 (Bill) for consultation. The Bill is proposed to replace the existing Geothermal Exploration Act 2004.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 6 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 7 September 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/619/Health-Alert---7-September-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Industry award for franchise lawyer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/620/Industry-award-for-franchise-lawyer]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is extremely pleased to announce that Fiona Gilbert, Senior Associate in the Adelaide office, has been named South Australia's (SA) Franchise Woman of the Year at the MYOB Franchise Council of Australia Awards.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - An aircraft step 'accident' - Air Link Pty Ltd v Paterson [2009] NSWCA 251]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/621/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---An-aircraft-step-accident---Air-Link-Pty-Ltd-v-Paterson-2009-NSWCA-251]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NSW Court of Appeal decision of Air Link Pty Ltd v Paterson considered the meaning of 'accident' in the context of injuries suffered by a passenger when alighting from an aircraft, following a domestic flight.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Cost considerations and consequences in patent litigation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/622/Cost-considerations-and-consequences-in-patent-litigation]]></link><description><![CDATA[Costs are becoming a very real and quantifiable concern in all types of commercial litigation, particularly patent litigation. Accordingly, litigants and their advisors should be very conscious of whether an appropriate offer to settle should be made, the timing of the offer and what should be offered.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - September 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/623/Insurance-Focus---September-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 14 September 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/624/Health-Alert---14-September-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Changes to Securities Laws from 1 October 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/625/Changes-to-Securities-Laws-from-1-October-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Securities Regulations 2009 come into effect on 1 October 2009. In addition to introducing regulation for simplified disclosure prospectuses, allowing a simpler disclosure document for listed issuers, there are a number of other important changes that will affect all issuers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New data collection requirements - more compliance costs for insurance intermediaries]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/626/New-data-collection-requirements---more-compliance-costs-for-insurance-intermediaries]]></link><description><![CDATA[As part of recent reform to the regulations of direct offshore foreign insurers (DOFI), general insurance intermediaries holding AFS licenses can place insurance business with an unauthorised foreign insurer (UFI) but only if one of the exemptions apply (DOFI exemptions). One exemption is that the risk cannot reasonably be placed in Australian (customised exemption). General insurance intermediaries placing such risks have current obligations to retain certain information in relation to the placement with the UFI. Proposed new laws will add to these information requirements for business placed with UFIs and add more general data collection and reporting obligations for intermediaries.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill reported back from Select Committee]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/627/Anti-Money-Laundering-and-Countering-Financing-of-Terrorism-Bill-reported-back-from-Select-Committee]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee (Committee) has reported back to Parliament on the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill (Bill).     ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alumni News - Issue 6 - September 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/629/Alumni-News---Issue-6---September-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alumni News is a regular newsletter keeping Alumni members up to date in Australia and New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 21 September 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/630/Health-Alert---21-September-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Recent marine pollution prosecution reflects higher maximum penalties]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/631/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Recent-marine-pollution-prosecution-reflects-higher-maximum-penalties]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent judgment of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales, Filipowski v Hemina Holdings SA; Filipowski v Rajagopalan (No 2) [2009] NSWLEC 104, concerning the 'MSC Carla' (the 'MSC Carla' case) reinforces the need for owners and masters of ships to ensure proper maintenance, repair and rapid response to minimise the environmental impact of oil spills. Although only a relatively small spill by volume of oil (140 litres), the owner was fined A$150,000 which is similar to some of the penalties received by owners under the old penalty regime for far more significant oil spills.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises TOWER on NZ$81.3m rights issue]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/632/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-TOWER-on-NZ813m-rights-issue]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised insurance and financial services institution TOWER Ltd on a NZ$81.3million renounceable rights issue.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Workplace - Spring Edition - October 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/633/The-Workplace---Spring-Edition---October-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Workplace is a regular workplace relations, employment and safety publication from DLA Phillips Fox.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insurance Update]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/636/NZ-Insurance-Update]]></link><description><![CDATA[This edition of the NZ Insurance Update includes an overview of recent cases and developments relevant to the insurance industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 5 October 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/637/Health-Alert---5-October-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Welcome to the Rotterdam Rules: will 'the sky fall in'?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/638/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Welcome-to-the-Rotterdam-Rules-will-the-sky-fall-in]]></link><description><![CDATA[Love them or loathe them, the Rotterdam Rules relating to sea carrier liability are now on their way.      Following original drafting work undertaken by the Comite Maritime International (CMI), in 2009 a Working Group set up by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) finalised the terms of a new international convention formally known as the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea 2009 (Convention).  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[One Council - many voices: the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/639/One-Council---many-voices-the-Local-Government-Auckland-Council-Act]]></link><description><![CDATA[The new Local Government (Auckland Council) Act, recently passed under urgency, provides for the governance structure of the Auckland Council.  The changes from the initial Bill which received its first reading back in May are significant.  Among other things, the Act adopts the recommendations of Parliament's Auckland Governance Legislation Committee which are intended to substantially increase the powers and responsibilities of local boards.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 12 October 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/640/Health-Alert---12-October-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[High Court case potentially adverse to financiers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/643/High-Court-case-potentially-adverse-to-financiers]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a unanimous decision on 13 October 2009, the High Court of Australia (regarding Ronald John Bofinger & Anor v Kingsway Group Limited, formerly Willis & Bowring Mortgage Investments Limited & Ors) allowed guarantors, who had provided guarantees to the first, second and third mortgagees involved in a property development project, the right to claim equitable compensation from the first mortgagee.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[First mortgagee liable for misapplication of surplus proceeds]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/644/First-mortgagee-liable-for-misapplication-of-surplus-proceeds]]></link><description><![CDATA[First and subsequent mortgagees undertaking recovery action risk liability to guarantors if care is not taken to consider the guarantor's rights of subrogation and entitlement to any surplus proceeds in circumstances where the guarantor has contributed to the repayment of the first mortgagee's debt.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The High Court on negligence: absolute liability is out - reasonableness is king]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/645/The-High-Court-on-negligence-absolute-liability-is-out---reasonableness-is-king]]></link><description><![CDATA[Last week the High Court of Australia handed down a decision in a negligence case that holds major implications for defendants, public authorities and their insurers. The decision stressed that in negligence cases the concept of reasonable forseeability at each stage of the liability analysis needs to be considered by a court. The judgment also has wider ramifications as it acts as a timely reminder to lower courts that just because an accident occurred, no matter how tragic, it may not be someone's fault.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 19 October 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/646/Health-Alert---19-October-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox a finalist in New Zealand Law Awards]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/647/DLA-Phillips-Fox-a-finalist-in-New-Zealand-Law-Awards]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has been named a finalist in the 2009 New Zealand Law Awards.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Government's first stage response to ALRC Report on Australian privacy law]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/649/Governments-first-stage-response-to-ALRC-Report-on-Australian-privacy-law]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 14 October 2009, the Government issued the first of two responses to the recommendations contained in the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) report, For Your Information: Australian Privacy Law and Practice (Report).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Significant decision on limitation of liability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/650/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Significant-decision-on-limitation-of-liability]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent case of Qenos Pty Limited v Ship 'APL Sydney' [2009] FCA 1090 throws light on the issues of consequential loss claims for pure economic loss and the meaning of 'infringement of rights' under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Anti-money laundering and countering financing of Terrorism Bill enacted]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/651/Anti-money-laundering-and-countering-financing-of-Terrorism-Bill-enacted]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Anti-money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill 2009 (the Bill) is now an Act of Parliament, having gained royal assent on 16 October 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 26 October 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/652/Health-Alert---26-October-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[PPS (consequential amendments) Bill 2009 - does it achieve the outcome proposed by the Senate Committee?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/653/PPS-consequential-amendments-Bill-2009---does-it-achieve-the-outcome-proposed-by-the-Senate-Committee]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Personal Property Securities (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 (Amendment Bill) was released to the House of Representatives on 21 October 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Queensland Real Estate Bulletin - October 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/654/Queensland-Real-Estate-Bulletin---October-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Real Estate Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on legal developments, trends and legislative changes affecting the Queensland real estate sector.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Tony Holland appointed Chief Executive of DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/655/Tony-Holland-appointed-Chief-Executive-of-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Board of DLA Phillips Fox has appointed Tony Holland as the firm's new Chief Executive, to take effect on 15 February 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Leading UK PPP lawyer joins DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/656/Leading-UK-PPP-lawyer-joins-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alex Guy, one of the UK's leading Public Private Partnership (PPP) lawyers with over 14 years PPP experience, is to join DLA Phillips Fox as a partner effective 1 January 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 1 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 2 November 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/657/Health-Alert---2-November-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Lessons from Swine Flu - Survey Results]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/658/Lessons-from-Swine-Flu---Survey-Results]]></link><description><![CDATA[In September 2009, DLA Phillips Fox and its alliance partner, DLA Piper, undertook a survey to look at how businesses have reacted to the threat of swine flu in different regions around the world including Australia and New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Derailment leads to indemnity claims]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/659/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Derailment-leads-to-indemnity-claims]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Rail Corporation New South Wales v Fluor Australia Pty Ltd & Alpcross Pty Ltd [2009] NSWCA 344 provides a useful example of the duties owed between contracting parties to each other. The case also considered the delegable duties of rail authorities and the recoverability of losses sustained.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New Margin Scheme Determination issued - should you be concerned?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/660/New-Margin-Scheme-Determination-issued---should-you-be-concerned]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Tax Office has issued a new Margin Scheme Legislative Determination that applies from 1 March 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[More reforms to Franchising Code of Conduct and the Unconscionable Conduct provisions of Trade Practices Act announced]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/661/More-reforms-to-Franchising-Code-of-Conduct-and-the-Unconscionable-Conduct-provisions-of-Trade-Practices-Act-announced]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 5 November the Federal Government announced major changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) and the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (Act).  The changes, detailed in a report, are a response to the report issued by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Service (Joint Committee) published last year after investigation and review of the Code. The aim of the changes is to provide greater protection to franchisees.  Draft legislation for the amendments will be due early 2010.      ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Changes in award superannuation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/662/Changes-in-award-superannuation]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 1 January 2010 the new model awards will commence, resulting in a number of significant changes from the current award provisions.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 9 November 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/663/Health-Alert---9-November-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 16 November 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/664/Health-Alert---16-November-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade practices compliance program]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/665/Trade-practices-compliance-program]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are a franchisor or operate a small business, advertise goods or services, negotiate with suppliers, are a distributor or compete with other businesses, then you should have a Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (TPA) compliance program (Program) in place.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA['From the reference date' means 'on the reference date']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/666/From-the-reference-date-means-on-the-reference-date]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (BCIP Act) sets in place a rapid adjudication process, where claims, schedules, applications and responses must contain required information and be served within tight time frames.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Two new Partners to service REITs clients]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/667/Two-new-Partners-to-service-REITs-clients]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce that John Hutchinson and Tony Macafee have accepted an invitation to join the firm's partnership effective 9 November 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Focus - November 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/670/Insurance-Focus---November-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance Focus is our regular bulletin covering legal developments in insurance and reinsurance in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Limited liability regime for New Zealand domestic carriers: Supreme Court decision]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/671/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Limited-liability-regime-for-New-Zealand-domestic-carriers-Supreme-Court-decision]]></link><description><![CDATA[The strict liability/package limitation regime for domestic carriage in New Zealand limits liability to NZ$1,500 per 'unit of goods'.  In Ports of Auckland Limited v Southpac Trucks Ltd [2009] NZSC 112 the Supreme Court has considered the application of the regime under the Carriage of Goods Act 1979 and overturned an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal.  As a result, Southpac's recovery of some NZ$60,000 was reversed, to be replaced by the $1,500 package limit.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox named Best Law Firm for M&A]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/672/DLA-Phillips-Fox-named-Best-Law-Firm-for-M&A]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has been named  Best Law Firm in Australia for M&A Legal Work 2009' by Corporate INTL magazine.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[David East appointed Chairman of DLA Phillips Fox]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/673/David-East-appointed-Chairman-of-DLA-Phillips-Fox]]></link><description><![CDATA[David East has been named the new Chairman of the Board at law firm DLA Phillips Fox.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 23 November 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/674/Health-Alert---23-November-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The unresolved paradigm - who owns 'inventions' developed by 'employees' at Universities or similar public institutions?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/675/The-unresolved-paradigm---who-owns-inventions-developed-by-employees-at-Universities-or-similar-public-institutions]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Australia, there is ongoing legal debate about the ownership and rights to 'inventions' arising out of R&D conducted in Universities or similar institutions by 'academics', employees or others eg, PhD students, Visiting Fellows.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - November 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/676/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---November-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Legislation providing statutory backing for settlement systems passed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/677/Legislation-providing-statutory-backing-for-settlement-systems-passed]]></link><description><![CDATA[Legislation providing settlement systems with the option to apply for designation which gives statutory backing was passed by the New Zealand Parliament on 18 November 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Disclosure rules for office building energy efficiency on their way]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/680/Disclosure-rules-for-office-building-energy-efficiency-on-their-way]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Minister for the Environment, the Hon Peter Garrett MP announced earlier this month that Australia's governments have now approved the parameters of the new mandatory disclosure scheme for office building energy efficiency.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox named 'Asia Capital Markets Tax Team of the Year']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/681/DLA-Phillips-Fox-named-Asia-Capital-Markets-Tax-Team-of-the-Year]]></link><description><![CDATA[The tax team at DLA Phillips Fox has been named 'Asia Capital Markets Tax Team of the Year' at the International Tax Review's (ITR's) annual Asia Awards dinner on 24 November at the Island Fullerton Hotel, Singapore.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 30 November 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/683/Health-Alert---30-November-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 6 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Insurance Bulletin - December 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/684/NZ-Insurance-Bulletin---December-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[This edition of the NZ Insurance Bulletin includes an overview of recent cases and developments relevant to the insurance industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Parliament passes employee share scheme laws]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/685/Parliament-passes-employee-share-scheme-laws]]></link><description><![CDATA[The legislation for implementing the new employee share scheme rules has just passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and only awaits Royal Assent.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 2 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - 'We are not a common carrier...']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/686/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---We-are-not-a-common-carrier]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Stapley v Towing Masters Pty Ltd (trading as Dynamic Towing) [2009] NSWCA 382, the Court considered what it means to be a 'common carrier'.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Speno - the final frontier]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/688/Speno---the-final-frontier]]></link><description><![CDATA[The High Court of Australia has confirmed that carefully worded 'other insurance' clauses are not voided by the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) and can, in some circumstances, be used by insurers to avoid double insurance claims.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 6 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 7 December 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/689/Health-Alert---7-December-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Compensation Snapshot - December 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/690/Compensation-Snapshot---December-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Compensation Snapshot, our regular bulletin covering legal developments in Commonwealth workers' compensation:]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 8 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Important developments on disclosure requirements for financial advisers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/691/Important-developments-on-disclosure-requirements-for-financial-advisers]]></link><description><![CDATA[Commerce Minister Simon Power introduced the Financial Services Providers (Pre-Implementation Adjustments) Bill (Bill) to Parliament on 8 December.    The Bill is designed to simplify the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act and reduce compliance costs that will be borne by the financial services industry in implementing the new regulatory regime.  The Bill also contains technical amendments to the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 8 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NBN Status Report - 9 December 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/692/NBN-Status-Report---9-December-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NBN Status Report is a regular summary of press coverage, legislative and government announcements relating to the rollout of the National Broadband Network.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Construction Bulletin - December 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/693/Construction-Bulletin---December-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Conditions of tendering prevail in giving all clear to abandon a tender process]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/694/Conditions-of-tendering-prevail-in-giving-all-clear-to-abandon-a-tender-process]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent decision in Canada relevant to Australia suggests that it may be time for tenderers to pay more attention to the terms of the  conditions of tendering and consider the exclusions and  discretions surrounding the tender process.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 14 December 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/695/Health-Alert---14-December-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Australian Credit Licences - will you need one?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/697/Australian-Credit-Licences---will-you-need-one]]></link><description><![CDATA[The new national consumer credit laws for those engaging in credit activities in relation to consumers will commence on 1 July 2010. The National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009  will replace the Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC) and all State and Territory credit laws.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Changes under the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/698/Changes-under-the-Building-and-Other-Legislation-Amendment-Act-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[The relevant parts of the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 (Qld) (BLAA) commence on 1 January 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Partner blogs direct from Copenhagen Conference]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/699/Partner-blogs-direct-from-Copenhagen-Conference]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox partner Louise Hicks is on the ground at the United Nations' Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Changing employment conditions in the maritime industry]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/701/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Changing-employment-conditions-in-the-maritime-industry]]></link><description><![CDATA[The introduction of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), associated regulations and a new industry-specific Award will result in significant changes to the labour arrangements of Australian ships and foreign ships operating within Australian waters. Specifically, Australian workplace relations laws will extend their coverage to include all vessels except for those foreign crewed ships which only intermittently operate in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Draft CPRS and RET regulations released]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/702/Draft-CPRS-and-RET-regulations-released]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 9 December 2009, the Federal Government released revised draft regulations for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) and the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme. The Department of Climate Change will be taking submissions on the draft regulations up to close of business 11 January 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Funds Management Update]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/703/NZ-Funds-Management-Update]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Funds Management Update provides an overview of recent legal developments, cases and regulations.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Reforming the Privacy Act - privacy revolution or changing of the guard?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/704/Reforming-the-Privacy-Act---privacy-revolution-or-changing-of-the-guard]]></link><description><![CDATA[In early 2006 the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) commenced a three year investigation and review of the effectiveness of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and related laws. The review resulted in a 2700 page report, For your information: Australian Privacy Law and Practice (Report) released in August 2008.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Interaction of Australia's Transfer Pricing and Thin Capitalisation Rules and Double Tax Treaties]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/705/Interaction-of-Australias-Transfer-Pricing-and-Thin-Capitalisation-Rules-and-Double-Tax-Treaties]]></link><description><![CDATA[In an important back down, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has retreated from its previously articulated position that Australia's transfer pricing rules can overlay our domestic thin capitalisation rules in determining an arm's length level of debt: irrespective of whether an arm's length interest rate is applicable on the relevant debt. Accordingly, draft Tax Determination TD 2007/D20 issued in November 2007 and the ATO Discussion Paper, Intra-group Finance Guarantees and Loans issued in June 2008 have been withdrawn and effectively replaced by draft Taxation Ruling TR 2009/D6 and draft ATO Practice Statement Law Administration PS LA 3187 issued respectively on 16 and 17 December 2009.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Doing Business in Australia - 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/706/Doing-Business-in-Australia---2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[The 2010 edition of the Doing Business in Australia Guide is now available. This comprehensive Guide, produced by DLA Phillips Fox and supported by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), provides an overview of Australia and Australian laws and regulations. It is designed to help new market entrants and those considering a move to Australia to navigate their way through the maze of legislation and identify and maximise the many opportunities available.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alumni News - Issue 7 - December 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/707/Alumni-News---Issue-7---December-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alumni News is a regular e-publication that provides an inside look at our company and client news and successes.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Doing Business in Australia 2010 - Construction and Infrastructure]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/708/Doing-Business-in-Australia-2010---Construction-and-Infrastructure]]></link><description><![CDATA[Section Two of the 2010 Doing Business in Australia Guide looks specifically at the infrastructure and construction industries in Australia. The Guide provides a snapshot of the opportunities and legal and regulatory issues for international players and new entrants to the market.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New 'How-To' guide for foreign investors]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/709/New-How-To-guide-for-foreign-investors]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox, supported by The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), is proud to announce the launch of Doing Business in Australia, a practical guide for foreign investors on how to establish or expand a business in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[PPS Update - Where is this reform at and what should you be doing to ensure you are PPSA compliant?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/711/PPS-Update---Where-is-this-reform-at-and-what-should-you-be-doing-to-ensure-you-are-PPSA-compliant]]></link><description><![CDATA[There has been significant activity over the last two months in relation to the upcoming Personal Property Security (PPS) laws to be introduced in Australia.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Approval of agreement declined because dispute settlement clause only empowered FWA to arbitrate with the consent of the parties]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/713/Approval-of-agreement-declined-because-dispute-settlement-clause-only-empowered-FWA-to-arbitrate-with-the-consent-of-the-parties]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a decision of 21 January 2010 in Woolworths Ltd trading as Produce and Recycling Distribution Centre [2010] FWA 30 Fair Work Australia declined to approve an enterprise agreement in which the dispute settlement term provided for arbitration of disputes arising under the agreement or the NES only if each party agreed.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NBN Status Report - 27 January 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/714/NBN-Status-Report---27-January-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NBN Status Report is a regular summary of press coverage, legislative and government announcements relating to the rollout of the National Broadband Network.    ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 1 February 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/715/Health-Alert---1-February-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Auckland Council - the final chapter?- Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/717/Auckland-Council---the-final-chapter--Local-Government-Auckland-Law-Reform-Bill]]></link><description><![CDATA[Late last year, the much awaited final piece of legislation reforming the governance structure of Auckland was introduced to Parliament. Adopting the 'rolling maul' style of legislative reform, the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill substantially amends and adds to the first two pieces of 'Supercity' legislation in the drive towards the creation of one council on 1 November this year.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Standard of government conduct depends on nature of contract]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/718/Standard-of-government-conduct-depends-on-nature-of-contract]]></link><description><![CDATA[Are governments required to conduct themselves differently to their equivalent private sector counterparts when acting in their capacity as buyers of services from the private sector? The question, which is often posed, was considered in the recent case of Hine v NSW Land and Housing Corporation [2009] FCA 1242 in the context of determining whether a statutory corporation owed a duty of care to a subcontractor in a commercial context and whether the statutory corporation had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Government plans to reverse Supreme Court decision by amending Sentencing Act 2002]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/719/NZ-Government-plans-to-reverse-Supreme-Court-decision-by-amending-Sentencing-Act-2002]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Government has announced its plan to reverse the law created by the Supreme Court's decision in Peter Miles Davies v New Zealand Police [2009] NZSC 47. The move will enable criminal courts to use reparation sentences as a way of making up for any shortfall in Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) payments received by a victim of crime. It will lead to increased exposure for many liability insurers.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 9 February 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/721/Health-Alert---9-February-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 15 February 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/722/Health-Alert---15-February-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 22 February 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/723/Health-Alert---22-February-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NBN Status Report - 11 February 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/724/NBN-Status-Report---11-February-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NBN Status Report is a regular summary of press coverage, legislative and government announcements relating to the rollout of the National Broadband Network.   ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 7 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[ISPs put to the test - the iiNet case]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/725/ISPs-put-to-the-test---the-iiNet-case]]></link><description><![CDATA[The consequences of the Federal Court's judgment in Roadshow Films Pty Ltd v iiNet Limited (No. 3) [2010] FCA 24, where the Court found that iiNet Limited (iiNet) had not authorised copyright infringement, will resonate deeply with copyright owners, internet service providers (ISP), technology innovators and internet users.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Corporate Alert - February 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/726/Corporate-Alert---February-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[This regular bulletin from the Corporate team provides pertinent commentary on key issues and interesting cases in the areas of takeovers, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Moral rights and Government agencies]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/727/Moral-rights-and-Government-agencies]]></link><description><![CDATA[Moral rights refer to a collection of rights that are conferred on the creators of copyright works (books, paintings, etc) and films by the Copyright Act 1968.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA['From the reference date' no longer means 'on the reference date']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/728/From-the-reference-date-no-longer-means-on-the-reference-date]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent decision of Tenix Alliance Pty Ltd v Magaldi Power Pty Ltd [2010] QSC 7 has seen a return to the reasoning that payment claims under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) can be made any time 'on' and 'after' the entitlement to claim arises.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Alliance firm receives outstanding achievement award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/729/Alliance-firm-receives-outstanding-achievement-award]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox's exclusive alliance partner, DLA Piper, has been recognised for its transformational rise in the global legal marketplace.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Proposed amendments to the National Access Regime]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/731/Proposed-amendments-to-the-National-Access-Regime]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Trade Practices Amendment (Infrastructure Access) Bill 2009 (Bill), introduced into Parliament on 29 October 2009, proposes amendments to the National Access Regime that are aimed at increasing regulatory certainty and streamlining administrative processes.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Toho Zinc on CBH investment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/732/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Toho-Zinc-on-CBH-investment]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox has advised Toho Zinc Co Ltd, a leading Japanese producer of zinc and lead, on its cornerstone investment in ASX listed, CBH Resources Limited (ASX:CBH).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Personal Property Securities Interests - how your business might be affected and making sure that your interests are protected]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/733/Personal-Property-Securities-Interests---how-your-business-might-be-affected-and-making-sure-that-your-interests-are-protected]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) replaces the existing law on the how security is taken over assets (except for land and buildings).  Franchisors have just over a year to prepare for the commencement of the new regime in May 2011 and will need to start preparing now to ensure that they are protected when the regime commences.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[No copyright protection for telephone directories - Telstra v Phone Directories Company]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/734/No-copyright-protection-for-telephone-directories---Telstra-v-Phone-Directories-Company]]></link><description><![CDATA[It appears that 2010 is shaping up to be a very important year for Australian copyright law with the Federal Court of Australia delivering another landmark decision in Telstra Corporation Limited v Phone Directories Company Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 44. In this case the Court held that copyright does not subsist in Yellow Pages and White Pages telephone directories.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Developments in air carriage liability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/735/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Developments-in-air-carriage-liability]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this issue of the Trade & Transport Bulletin we look at two developments affecting international air carriage liability - recent significant changes to liability limits under the Montreal Convention 1999 and a decision by the New South Wales Court of Appeal.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox advises Unilife on redomiciliation in the US]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/736/DLA-Phillips-Fox-advises-Unilife-on-redomiciliation-in-the-US]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox and its exclusive alliance law firm DLA Piper have advised Unilife Medical Solutions Limited (Unilife) on its redomiciliation in the US and on the dual-listing of the new US parent company, Unilife Corporation, on the ASX and NASDAQ. Unilife Corporation began trading on NASDAQ on 16 February 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Get your tender in on time - but what is the time?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/737/Get-your-tender-in-on-time---but-what-is-the-time]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tendering and procurement is becoming increasingly globalised. In this environment it is critical that owners become more sophisticated and disciplined in their approach to drafting the Request for Tender (RFT) document and more consideration needs to be given to issues that were once standard and seen to require little attention. These include the relevant time regime used for the deadline for the submission of tenders.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Property Law Act 2007 - the effect of sections 268-272 on landlord-tenant recovery]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/738/Property-Law-Act-2007---the-effect-of-sections-268-272-on-landlord-tenant-recovery]]></link><description><![CDATA[When the Property Law Act 2007 (PLA) came into effect in New Zealand it seemed to be one of those rare pieces of legislation that made life simpler - landlords could no longer recover from tenants for destruction or damage to 'leased premises, or the whole or any part of the land on which the leased premises are situated'. Of course there were exceptions to the general exclusion of recovery, such as when the destruction or damage was done intentionally by the tenant (see section 269(3) PLA). It appeared that an area of recovery/liability conflict was gone. Of course, nothing is as simple as it first seems.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Year in Review 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/739/Insurance-Year-in-Review-2009]]></link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to DLA Phillips Fox's 2009 edition of Insurance Year in Review. This report provides a thorough and informative reflection on the year that was for the insurance, reinsurance and related industries as well as a glimpse into the likely issues for 2010 within Australia, New Zealand and beyond.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Workplace - Summer Edition - February 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/740/The-Workplace---Summer-Edition---February-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[The latest edition of the Workplace from DLA Phillips Fox is now available. The Workplace provides news, perspectives and analysis on legal developments and issues in the area of workplace relations, employment and safety.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox grows Super and Funds team]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/741/DLA-Phillips-Fox-grows-Super-and-Funds-team]]></link><description><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox is pleased to announce that Philip Broderick has joined the firm as a Senior Associate in the superannuation and funds management team in Melbourne.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 1 March 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/742/Health-Alert---1-March-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Queensland marine collisions and apportionment of liability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/743/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Queensland-marine-collisions-and-apportionment-of-liability]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the recent decision of Balnaves v Smith & Anor; Malone v Smith & Or [2010] QSC 39, the Queensland Supreme Court rejected the previous school of thought that section 247 of the Supreme Court Act 1995 (Qld) mandates an equal apportionment regardless of the degree of fault in Queensland maritime collisions. The Court also held that where the claim relates to certain types of vessels in Queensland waters the Limitation of Actions Act 1974 (Qld) limitation period of three years will apply and not the two year limitation under section 396 of the Navigation Act 1912 (Cth).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Further reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct and the Unconscionable Conduct provisions of Trade Practices Act announced]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/744/Further-reforms-to-the-Franchising-Code-of-Conduct-and-the-Unconscionable-Conduct-provisions-of-Trade-Practices-Act-announced]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 3 March 2010, the Australian Federal Government announced further reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) and the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (Act). The Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy, the Honourable Dr Craig Emerson, addressing a franchising forum in Sydney, released the expert's report Strengthening Statutory Unconscionable Conduct and the Franchising Code of Conduct and advised of the Government's support for the panel's findings.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 7 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLA Phillips Fox partners recognised as 'leaders' in their field]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/745/DLA-Phillips-Fox-partners-recognised-as-leaders-in-their-field]]></link><description><![CDATA[A number of DLA Phillips Fox partners have been recognised as leading lawyers in their field in PLC Which lawyer?]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[NZ Employment Bulletin - March 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/746/NZ-Employment-Bulletin---March-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[The NZ Employment Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest legal developments and legislative changes in workplace relations and employment.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[High Court gives green light to State funding agreements under the National Water Initiative]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/747/High-Court-gives-green-light-to-State-funding-agreements-under-the-National-Water-Initiative]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Arnold v Minister Administering the Water Management Act 2000 [2010] HCA 3, the High Court confirmed that the cancellation of bore water licences and their replacement with aquifer access licences as part of the National Water Initiative was not an 'acquisition of property' for the purposes of the Commonwealth Constitution. The Court also held that the funding arrangements which provide upfront ex-gratia payments to licensees who had reduced water entitlements were constitutionally sound. The decision should ease the rollout by State governments of the National Water Initiative and other funding arrangements relating to natural resources.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Health Alert - 9 March 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/748/Health-Alert---9-March-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health Alert is a weekly summary of the critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[DLAPF partners and senior associates recognised as Best Lawyers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/749/DLAPF-partners-and-senior-associates-recognised-as-Best-Lawyers]]></link><description><![CDATA[Twenty-two DLA Phillip Fox lawyers have been recognised as amongst the best in Australia in independent survey results published in today's Australian Financial Review.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[When can a tender price be changed after the closing date?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/750/When-can-a-tender-price-be-changed-after-the-closing-date]]></link><description><![CDATA[Basic contractual principles provide that in order to have an offer capable of immediate acceptance there must be certainty of price. As a result, in a traditional tender process, price is an essential element of the tender. 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Input from the building sector and the public are being sought. Submissions can be made before 5.00pm, 23 April 2010.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Trade & Transport Bulletin - Inherent vice and perils of the sea reviewed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/754/Trade-&-Transport-Bulletin---Inherent-vice-and-perils-of-the-sea-reviewed]]></link><description><![CDATA[In our Trade & Transport Bulletin of 7 May 2009 we discussed the judgment of Justice Blair of the English Commercial Court in Global Process Systems Inc & Anor v Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad which reconsidered the law of inherent vice and the concept of inevitable loss in marine insurance. That decision has now been overturned by the English Court of Appeal in a judgment handed down on 17 December 2009 ([2009] EWHC 367 (Comm)).]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[The Real Estate Bulletin - March 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/755/The-Real-Estate-Bulletin---March-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Real Estate Bulletin is designed to keep you up to date on legal developments, trends and legislative changes affecting the Australian real estate sector.]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[Insurance Contracts Act Reforms]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/756/Insurance-Contracts-Act-Reforms]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 17 March 2010 the Honourable Chris Bowen MP introduced to Parliament the long awaited Insurance Contracts Act Amendment Bill 2010. The Bill is the culmination of a long process of drafting and industry and consumer consultation, following the release of the Review Panel's final report in early 2005.  ]]></description></item><item><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><title><![CDATA[New Equal Opportunity laws proposed for Victoria]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com/article/757/New-Equal-Opportunity-laws-proposed-for-Victoria]]></link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 10 March 2010, Attorney-General Rob Hulls delivered the second reading speech on the new Equal Opportunity Bill (the Bill) which will ultimately replace the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic). The Bill seeks to significantly alter Victorian discrimination legislation.]]></description></item>
	
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