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Anne-Marie Allgrove

Privacy Alert -- June 2013: Baker & McKenzie

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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Paul Amberg

EU Implements Additional Sanctions on Iran - Baker & McKenzie

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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Byron Angelopulo

Raising the Bar Regulations Released -The Impact on Trade Mark Opposition Proceedings: Baker & McKenzie

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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Lewis Apostolou

New Significant Investor Visa - opening the door to investment opportunities for Australian businesses - Baker & McKenzie

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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Sam Appleton

UK's FSA consults on future use of temporary product intervention rules - Baker & McKenzie

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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Robert Arnold

Raising the Bar - Significant Amendments to Australian Customs Seizure Procedures: Baker & McKenzie

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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Paul Burns

EU Implements Additional Sanctions on Iran - Baker & McKenzie

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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Sebastian Busa

Trigeneration - Tips and Traps for the Uninitiated: Baker & McKenzie

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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Brian Cacic

EU Implements Additional Sanctions on Iran - Baker & McKenzie

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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Erin Cassidy

Raising the Bar Regulations Released -The Impact on Trade Mark Opposition Proceedings: Baker & McKenzie

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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Mark Chapple

Queensland Commercial Arbitration Act passed -- One step closer to national harmonisation: Baker & McKenzie

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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Rita Chowdhury

New Employer Sanctions Framework - Immigration: Baker & McKenzie

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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Paul H. Curnow

Baker & McKenzie: Renewable Energy Target Review -- The RET to remain unchanged

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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Peter Davis

Trigeneration - Tips and Traps for the Uninitiated: Baker & McKenzie

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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Graeme Dickson

Liabilities of Vendors of Package Tours: Baker & McKenzie

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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Leigh Duthie

Increasing trend towards blanket notifications means companies should consider early notification of claims: Baker & McKenzie

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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Jon Eichelberger

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Andrew Emmerson

Baker & McKenzie: Broad reach of new Australian trade controls law

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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Patrick Fair

Privacy Alert -- June 2013: Baker & McKenzie

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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Georgie Farrant

Baker & McKenzie: New FCPA Resource Guide issued by the US DOJ and SEC

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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Jennifer Fitzalan

Trigeneration - Tips and Traps for the Uninitiated: Baker & McKenzie

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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Howard Fraser

Baker & McKenzie: Bathurst Regional Council v. Local Government Financial Services [2012] FCA 1200

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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Bill Fuggle

Derivative Transaction Reporting - Baker & McKenzie

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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Richard Gough

Raising the Bar - Significant Amendments to Australian Customs Seizure Procedures: Baker & McKenzie

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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Kenneth Gray

Not-for-Profit Sector Reforms: Government Standards Tabled in Parliament: Baker & McKenzie

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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Simon Greenacre

Baker & McKenzie: Renewable Energy Target Review -- The RET to remain unchanged

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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Emmanuel Guillaume

New Caledonia Investment Guide - Baker & McKenzie

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: -…more

Corporate Taxes, Employment Contract, Foreign Corporations, Foreign Investment, Foreign Nationals

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David E. Halliday

Baker & McKenzie: Telecommunications Regulatory Update – November 2012

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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James Halliday

Telecommunications Regulatory Update – May 2013: Baker & McKenzie

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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Mathieu Hanaut

New Caledonia Investment Guide - Baker & McKenzie

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: -…more

Corporate Taxes, Employment Contract, Foreign Corporations, Foreign Investment, Foreign Nationals

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Erika Hansen

Queensland Commercial Arbitration Act passed -- One step closer to national harmonisation: Baker & McKenzie

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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Alex Hartmann

Trigeneration - Tips and Traps for the Uninitiated: Baker & McKenzie

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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Samantha Healey

New Employer Sanctions Framework - Immigration: Baker & McKenzie

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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Dixon Hearder

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Ryan Hennessey

Extinguishment of Commercial Leases by Liquidators Appointed to Landlord Companies - Signalling a potential change in the law for the extinguishment of commercial leases by disclaimer: Baker & McKenzie

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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Maria Teresa Ientile

Baker & McKenzie: Bathurst Regional Council v. Local Government Financial Services [2012] FCA 1200

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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Brendan Kelly

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Yukiko Komori

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Adrian Lawrence

Privacy Alert -- June 2013: Baker & McKenzie

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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Dennis Lee

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Edmund Leow

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Jinghua Liu

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Mia Livingstone

Queensland Commercial Arbitration Act passed -- One step closer to national harmonisation: Baker & McKenzie

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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Peter Lucarelli

Extinguishment of Commercial Leases by Liquidators Appointed to Landlord Companies - Signalling a potential change in the law for the extinguishment of commercial leases by disclaimer: Baker & McKenzie

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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Amrit MacIntyre

Liabilities of Vendors of Package Tours: Baker & McKenzie

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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Ben McLaughlin

Budget 2013-14: Impacts to the Life Sciences Industry - Baker & McKenzie

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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Ross McLean

Raising the Bar Regulations Released -The Impact on Trade Mark Opposition Proceedings: Baker & McKenzie

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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Michael Michalandos

Government targets executive pay with proposed new disclosure requirements - Baker & McKenzie

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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John Mollard

Myanmar - New round of auctions for offshore oil and gas blocks: Baker & McKenzie

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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Maria O'Brien

Review Proposes Changes to Australian Franchising Laws: Baker & McKenzie

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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Ken Okawara

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Anne Petterd

Telecommunications Regulatory Update – May 2013: Baker & McKenzie

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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Astrid Raetze

Derivative Transaction Reporting - Baker & McKenzie

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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Zoe Rafter

Baker & McKenzie: Renewable Energy Target Review -- The RET to remain unchanged

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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Sean Rush

Baker & McKenzie: Renewable Energy Target Review -- The RET to remain unchanged

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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David Ryan

Myanmar - New round of auctions for offshore oil and gas blocks: Baker & McKenzie

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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Allen Tan

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Peter Tan

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Melinda Tun

Myanmar - New round of auctions for offshore oil and gas blocks: Baker & McKenzie

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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Mini vandePol

Baker & McKenzie: New FCPA Resource Guide issued by the US DOJ and SEC

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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John Walker

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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David Walter

Review Proposes Changes to Australian Franchising Laws: Baker & McKenzie

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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Penny Ward

Telecommunications Regulatory Update – May 2013: Baker & McKenzie

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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Howard Weitzman

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Edwin Whatley

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Elisabeth White

Raising the Bar - Significant Amendments to Australian Customs Seizure Procedures: Baker & McKenzie

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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Alexander Wolff

Queensland Commercial Arbitration Act passed -- One step closer to national harmonisation: Baker & McKenzie

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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Adeline Wong

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Michael Wong

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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Hideyuki Yamamoto

Asia Pacific Tax Newsletter - May 2013, Edition 4: Baker & McKenzie

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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