In some states, landlords are legally permitted to change the locks and remove their non-paying tenants’ belongings without court intervention, but in other states, landlords must obtain a judgment before they can evict. Read this article to learn more about...
David Lindsay, Genevieve Wilkinson and Evana Wright What are Consumer Internet of Things devices and what differentiates them from other consumer products? Is there a case for new consumer guarantees for digital products? What would enhancing enforcement for...
In this must-read Special Report, MLex brings together highlights from an exclusive interview with Gina Cass-Gottlieb, chair of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. This report covers: Insights into Australia’s ongoing digital platforms...
The Consumer Data Right (CDR) was introduced in response to the Productivity Commission Report on Data Availability and Use. The Report noted that data in the Australian economy was not being fully utilised and expressed concerns about outdated legal and policy...
With a warming planet, we can see that climate change is impacting businesses around the world with supply chain disruption, rising insurance costs, and regulatory uncertainty. Since the full effects of climate change cannot be fully anticipated, organisations...
Do you need to know more about the new industrial relations landscape? Lawyers, company directors and managers within all types of organisations need to make changes – now and in the future. As a result, you will need to be well prepared to adapt your business...
There are circumstances in which the IRS will consider a taxpayer’s economic hardship in determining whether the taxpayer can meet its tax burden (typically because of a deficiency assessment). This practice note discusses the process and procedures by which...
The global data security and privacy landscape refuses to stand still, presenting businesses many challenges. To help you meet these challenges, download our new whitepaper, ‘ Security of Critical Infrastructure, Data Security, Privacy and Global Impacts...
The digital future is evolving before our eyes - a sight that is as exciting for some as it is terrifying for others. But as we move towards a world in which AI is even more ingrained in every aspect of our lives and business, it’s essential we engage in...
There’s no doubt about it, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already part of everyday life in almost every type of organisation. But why and how is AI being integrated into legal research, and more specifically, case law research? The new LexisNexis®...
When parties enter into a wind lease, the lease often contains a “build-out clause” that requires the developer to build a minimum number of wind turbines (or a minimum amount of megawatt generating capacity) as part of the project. These clauses act...
Does the organisation understand the regulatory framework and licensing requirements relating to the Australian casino industry? Is the organisation required to apply for a casino licence to operate a casino business and provide casino gaming in Australia? ...
Australia's now not-so-new Labour Party government has delivered on quite a few election promises in the six months since the May Federal election, but there's still so much to do and so much that remains unknown. In this brief discussion, Antoaneta Dimitrova...
Does your organisation understand the legal and regulatory obligations it must comply with in relation to interactive gambling? Your Complimentary Checklist This checklist has been designed to help you identify and comply with your interactive gambling requirements...
It has been an action-packed six months for MLex’s Australia-based journalists. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s five-year, rolling probe into the operation of digital platforms has hit the halfway mark, while the agency’s...
Google, Apple and Meta Platforms have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of regulators across the Asia-Pacific, as watchdogs seek to redefine how some of the world’s largest companies do business — with varying degrees of success. The regulatory...
AML-CFT is a topic that continues to dominate the news headlines across the world. Penalties for non-compliance continue to escalate, the AML legal landscape constantly changes, and the need to comply with AML-CFT regulations is more important than ever before...
Does your organisation provide charitable services and support in Australia and/or overseas? Do you wish to register and operate as a not-for-profit entity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission? Your Complimentary Checklist This checklist...
Does your organisation supply or wish to supply goods or services to Defence? Furthermore, does your organisation understand the obligations associated with Defence procurement? Your Complimentary Checklist This checklist has been designed to help you identify...
Does your organisation understand the legal and regulatory energy obligations they must comply with? Furthermore, is your organisation required to comply with the National Energy Customer Framework? Your Complimentary Checklist This checklist has been designed...
A recent LexisNexis® survey found that in-house teams are growing in size and scope, with many larger legal departments acquiring specialist knowledge akin to what you’d expect to find at a traditional law firm. This report reveals 5 key trends among...
Watch how LexisNexis and Aussie Broadband worked together to build a tailored, telco-specific solution to streamline Aussie Broadband’s compliance management, monitoring and update requirements.
It goes without saying that businesses of different sizes have different needs and concerns - particularly where governance is required. So what are the key things business leaders should consider when establishing governance frameworks that will support dynamic...
New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued new guidance to New York State regulated virtual currency entities, establishing the use of blockchain analytics tools as a best practice to prevent and manage financial risks and suspicious activities...
Globally, there is growing recognition of ‘Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property’ (ICIP) the term used to describe the fundamental human rights of the world’s Indigenous people to manage and control their tangible and intangible cultural heritage...