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Five years after the ALRC recommended that mandatory data breach notification obligations be included in Australian privacy laws, the Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013 (Bill) which addresses this recommendation, was…more
Data Breach Plans, Data Protection, EU, Notice Requirements, Privacy Laws
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On 22 December 2012, the EU implemented additional sanctions measures on Iran, notably introducing additional product and sector specific controls on the movement of certain goods to and from Iran, and tightening existing funds…more
EU, Fund Transfer Controls, Iran Sanctions, Metals, Natural Gas
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Introduction -
Regulations implementing a number of reforms to the trade mark system in Australia have now been released following a period of public comment and response by IP Australia. This alert focuses on the…more
Notice Requirements, Registration, Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Trademarks
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Introduction -
The Significant Investor Visa was recently introduced by the Government, providing a new pathway for migrants who invest more than A$5 million in certain Australian investments and opening the door to more…more
Foreign Investment, Significant Investor Visa, Visas
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The UK's Financial Services Authority (FSA) is consulting on when and how its successor body, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), may make temporary product intervention rules, as part of its new approach to regulating retail…more
Cross-Border Transactions, EU, Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Act, Financial Services Authority
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Introduction - Significant amendments to the Australian Customs seizure regime came into force this week. As foreshadowed in our previous Client Alert, the amendments address practical difficulties experienced by intellectual…more
Amended Legislation, Customs, Forfeiture, Infringement, Property Ownership
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On 22 December 2012, the EU implemented additional sanctions measures on Iran, notably introducing additional product and sector specific controls on the movement of certain goods to and from Iran, and tightening existing funds…more
EU, Fund Transfer Controls, Iran Sanctions, Metals, Natural Gas
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Given the escalating costs of energy and increasing corporate focus on sustainability, building owners and occupiers are increasingly seeking ways to produce and use energy more efficiently…more
Cost-Containment, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Trigeneration
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On 22 December 2012, the EU implemented additional sanctions measures on Iran, notably introducing additional product and sector specific controls on the movement of certain goods to and from Iran, and tightening existing funds…more
EU, Fund Transfer Controls, Iran Sanctions, Metals, Natural Gas
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Introduction -
Regulations implementing a number of reforms to the trade mark system in Australia have now been released following a period of public comment and response by IP Australia. This alert focuses on the…more
Notice Requirements, Registration, Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Trademarks
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On 14 March 2013, the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Act) was passed in Queensland. This Act brings Queensland into line with all States and Territories (except for the Australian Capital Territory) that have enacted the…more
Arbitration, Commercial Arbitration Act, UNCITRAL
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Effective 14 March 2013, the Australian Government has introduced several changes to the existing employer sanctions framework in response to what was termed as an ineffective regime with very little enforceability…more
Employer Liability Issues, Immigration Enforcement, Sanctions
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Overview -
In a much anticipated report released recently, the Climate Change Authority ('the Authority') has recommended that the key elements of Australia's Renewable Energy Target ('RET') remain unchanged…more
Climate Change, Electricity, Renewable Energy
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Given the escalating costs of energy and increasing corporate focus on sustainability, building owners and occupiers are increasingly seeking ways to produce and use energy more efficiently…more
Cost-Containment, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Trigeneration
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A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia ATS Pacific Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2013] FCA 341 (15 April 2013) raises significant issues for sellers of packaged tours. The Court found that a term could be…more
Liability, Terms and Conditions, Travel, Vendors
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There is an increasing trend in the UK towards accepting a blanket notification of claims, or circumstances that might give rise to a claim, as valid notification under an insurance policy. Australian companies should similarly…more
Blanket Notifications, EU
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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The Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 (DTC Act ) commenced on 13 November 2012. It will have a broader reach than its name suggests. In particular, it will mean a person in Australia will require a permit to provide controlled…more
Defence Trade Controls Act
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Five years after the ALRC recommended that mandatory data breach notification obligations be included in Australian privacy laws, the Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013 (Bill) which addresses this recommendation, was…more
Data Breach Plans, Data Protection, EU, Notice Requirements, Privacy Laws
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Baker & McKenzie has prepared a synopsis of the new FCPA Resource Guide (Guidance) issued by the US DOJ and SEC in order to assist our clients. The synopsis is intended to be a summary of the high points, including..…more
Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, FCPA Resource Guide, SEC
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Given the escalating costs of energy and increasing corporate focus on sustainability, building owners and occupiers are increasingly seeking ways to produce and use energy more efficiently…more
Cost-Containment, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Trigeneration
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Summary -
The Federal Court handed down its judgement in the case of Bathurst Regional Council v. Local Government Financial Services Pty Ltd (No.5) [2012] 1200. The case was a class action brought by 13 councils against…more
Breach of Contract, Class Action, Fiduciary Duty, Investment Adviser, Misrepresentation
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The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) recently released Consultation Paper 205 Derivative transaction reporting (CP 205) seeking feedback on its proposals to implement a derivative transaction reporting…more
Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Derivatives, OTC, Reporting Requirements
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Introduction - Significant amendments to the Australian Customs seizure regime came into force this week. As foreshadowed in our previous Client Alert, the amendments address practical difficulties experienced by intellectual…more
Amended Legislation, Customs, Forfeiture, Infringement, Property Ownership
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The Federal Government (the Government) tabled the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 1) (the Governance Standards) in Parliament on 12 March, following a public consultation that…more
ACNC, ACNCA, Corporate Governance, Governance Standards
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Overview -
In a much anticipated report released recently, the Climate Change Authority ('the Authority') has recommended that the key elements of Australia's Renewable Energy Target ('RET') remain unchanged…more
Climate Change, Electricity, Renewable Energy
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In This Issue:
New Caledonia - an overview; Company law; Mining law; Environmental law; Immigration; Employment; and Overview of the New Caledonian tax system.
Except from New Caledonia - an overview:
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Corporate Taxes, Employment Contract, Foreign Corporations, Foreign Investment, Foreign Nationals
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In This Issue:
ACMA commences proceedings for failure to give access to the emergency call service; ACCC consultation on NBN Co Special Access Undertaking; ACCC consultation on new Telstra measures developed under the…more
ACCC, Access Codes, ACMA, Broadband
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Digital Dividend Spectrum Auction -
The Digital Dividend auction results were announced by the ACMA on 7 May 2013. They are shown in the table below...
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ACMA, Auction, Digital Dividends, Mobile Devices, Spectrum
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In This Issue:
New Caledonia - an overview; Company law; Mining law; Environmental law; Immigration; Employment; and Overview of the New Caledonian tax system.
Except from New Caledonia - an overview:
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Corporate Taxes, Employment Contract, Foreign Corporations, Foreign Investment, Foreign Nationals
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On 14 March 2013, the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Act) was passed in Queensland. This Act brings Queensland into line with all States and Territories (except for the Australian Capital Territory) that have enacted the…more
Arbitration, Commercial Arbitration Act, UNCITRAL
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Given the escalating costs of energy and increasing corporate focus on sustainability, building owners and occupiers are increasingly seeking ways to produce and use energy more efficiently…more
Cost-Containment, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Trigeneration
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See All Updates »
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Effective 14 March 2013, the Australian Government has introduced several changes to the existing employer sanctions framework in response to what was termed as an ineffective regime with very little enforceability…more
Employer Liability Issues, Immigration Enforcement, Sanctions
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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Commercial tenancies may be extinguished by a liquidator appointed to a landlord company by exercising the statutory right under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to disclaim certain property…more
Commercial Leases, Landlords, Liquidation
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Summary -
The Federal Court handed down its judgement in the case of Bathurst Regional Council v. Local Government Financial Services Pty Ltd (No.5) [2012] 1200. The case was a class action brought by 13 councils against…more
Breach of Contract, Class Action, Fiduciary Duty, Investment Adviser, Misrepresentation
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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Five years after the ALRC recommended that mandatory data breach notification obligations be included in Australian privacy laws, the Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013 (Bill) which addresses this recommendation, was…more
Data Breach Plans, Data Protection, EU, Notice Requirements, Privacy Laws
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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On 14 March 2013, the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Act) was passed in Queensland. This Act brings Queensland into line with all States and Territories (except for the Australian Capital Territory) that have enacted the…more
Arbitration, Commercial Arbitration Act, UNCITRAL
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See All Updates »
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Commercial tenancies may be extinguished by a liquidator appointed to a landlord company by exercising the statutory right under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to disclaim certain property…more
Commercial Leases, Landlords, Liquidation
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See All Updates »
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A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia ATS Pacific Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2013] FCA 341 (15 April 2013) raises significant issues for sellers of packaged tours. The Court found that a term could be…more
Liability, Terms and Conditions, Travel, Vendors
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Earlier this week on 14 May, the Treasurer delivered the Australian Federal Budget for 2013-14. Whilst it contains no real surprises for the pharmaceutical or medical technology sectors, it shows how much the Pharmaceutical…more
Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
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Introduction -
Regulations implementing a number of reforms to the trade mark system in Australia have now been released following a period of public comment and response by IP Australia. This alert focuses on the…more
Notice Requirements, Registration, Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Trademarks
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6 key amendments to remuneration reports -
On 14 December 2012, Treasury released for consultation the next set of proposed reforms to Australia's executive remuneration framework…more
Clawbacks, Executive Compensation, Reporting Requirements, Stock Options
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Introduction -
The Myanmar Ministry of Energy (Ministry) has commenced an auction for 30 oil and gas blocks in the Myanmar offshore areas. The auction invites bids for 11 shallow water blocks and 19 deep water blocks, to…more
Auction, OFAC, Offshore Drilling, Oil & Gas, Reporting Requirements
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Two reforms proposed in a recent report to the Commonwealth Government are directly concerned with financial distress of franchisors, and one of those recommendations has the potential to be contentious for the insolvency and…more
Franchise Agreements, Franchise Fees, Franchises
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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Digital Dividend Spectrum Auction -
The Digital Dividend auction results were announced by the ACMA on 7 May 2013. They are shown in the table below...
…more
ACMA, Auction, Digital Dividends, Mobile Devices, Spectrum
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The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) recently released Consultation Paper 205 Derivative transaction reporting (CP 205) seeking feedback on its proposals to implement a derivative transaction reporting…more
Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Derivatives, OTC, Reporting Requirements
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See All Updates »
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Overview -
In a much anticipated report released recently, the Climate Change Authority ('the Authority') has recommended that the key elements of Australia's Renewable Energy Target ('RET') remain unchanged…more
Climate Change, Electricity, Renewable Energy
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Overview -
In a much anticipated report released recently, the Climate Change Authority ('the Authority') has recommended that the key elements of Australia's Renewable Energy Target ('RET') remain unchanged…more
Climate Change, Electricity, Renewable Energy
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See All Updates »
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Introduction -
The Myanmar Ministry of Energy (Ministry) has commenced an auction for 30 oil and gas blocks in the Myanmar offshore areas. The auction invites bids for 11 shallow water blocks and 19 deep water blocks, to…more
Auction, OFAC, Offshore Drilling, Oil & Gas, Reporting Requirements
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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Introduction -
The Myanmar Ministry of Energy (Ministry) has commenced an auction for 30 oil and gas blocks in the Myanmar offshore areas. The auction invites bids for 11 shallow water blocks and 19 deep water blocks, to…more
Auction, OFAC, Offshore Drilling, Oil & Gas, Reporting Requirements
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See All Updates »
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Baker & McKenzie has prepared a synopsis of the new FCPA Resource Guide (Guidance) issued by the US DOJ and SEC in order to assist our clients. The synopsis is intended to be a summary of the high points, including..…more
Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, FCPA Resource Guide, SEC
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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See All Updates »
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Two reforms proposed in a recent report to the Commonwealth Government are directly concerned with financial distress of franchisors, and one of those recommendations has the potential to be contentious for the insolvency and…more
Franchise Agreements, Franchise Fees, Franchises
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See All Updates »
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Digital Dividend Spectrum Auction -
The Digital Dividend auction results were announced by the ACMA on 7 May 2013. They are shown in the table below...
…more
ACMA, Auction, Digital Dividends, Mobile Devices, Spectrum
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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See All Updates »
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Introduction - Significant amendments to the Australian Customs seizure regime came into force this week. As foreshadowed in our previous Client Alert, the amendments address practical difficulties experienced by intellectual…more
Amended Legislation, Customs, Forfeiture, Infringement, Property Ownership
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See All Updates »
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On 14 March 2013, the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Act) was passed in Queensland. This Act brings Queensland into line with all States and Territories (except for the Australian Capital Territory) that have enacted the…more
Arbitration, Commercial Arbitration Act, UNCITRAL
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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See All Updates »
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Topics include:
- Australia:
..Budget 2013-14: Government Targets Multinationals to Recover from GFC
- China:
..Recent Anti-avoidance Cases in China
..SAT Interprets Capital Gains Provisiosn in…more
Anti-Avoidance, Capital Gains, China, Corporate Taxes, Digital Goods
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