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Article, 22 May 2020 Webinar: Government Briefing Data, privacy and record keeping challenges in a COVID-19 world Without question COVID-19 has posed the most significant and fundamental challenges to all aspects of working life. This Government Briefing will canvass the key challenges for the public sector infor ... Video, 20 May 2020 Clayton Utz advises Eagle View Technologies on strategic sale Clayton Utz has advised Eagle View Technologies, Inc. (Eagle View) on its successful sale of Australian aerial imagery company Spookfish Australia Pty Ltd, to ASX-listed Aerometrex Limited. The trans ... Media Release, 20 May 2020 COVID-19: Can I temperature test my workers? Employers may implement temperature testing, however, they must be mindful of the limitations as a control measure, as well as taking into account employee privacy concerns. Article, 18 May 2020 National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles and Industry-specific Guidelines The Principles require businesses to take proactive steps in ensuring the workplace is a healthy and safe working environment for every person. Article, 18 May 2020 Victoria allows electronic deeds and signatures to be witnessed via audio-visual link; NSW passes further legislation Victoria has now passed regulations purportedly to facilitate the execution of deeds electronically, while NSW passes further legislation. Article, 14 May 2020 A hollow victory for the press: Smethurst v Commissioner of Police The effect is that the seized material remains in the hands of the AFP and we await to hear whether charges will be laid. Article, 14 May 2020 Major projects & construction 5 Minute Fix 52 Get your 5 Minute Fix of major projects and construction news. In this issue, an "arbitration agreement" in a multi-tiered dispute clause; the validity of an adjudication decision that omitted mention ... Article, 14 May 2020 Door (re)opened for disappointed tour groups: High Court paves way for group member compensation Although awards of damages for disappointment and distress have been infrequent in Australia, this case may pave the way for further claims of this nature. Article, 14 May 2020 A riverside dream home produces a nightmare dispute A recent decision from South Australia provides useful guidance on damages for defective construction work, whether representations as to competence might be misleading and deceptive, and the ability ... Article, 14 May 2020 Employer liability for an employee illegally dumping waste – despite express instructions Employers must give serious consideration to the need for systems and procedures that ensure task completion can only be done within the law. Article, 14 May 2020 Could artificial intelligence invent? A patent application naming artificial intelligence as "inventor" would be unlikely to be permitted in the Australian patent system. Article, 14 May 2020 NSW Councils and COVID-19: New amendments to assist local governments Most of the changes are temporary to assist Councils and constituents, but electronic notices will be permanent. Article, 14 May 2020 NSW parliamentary inquiry final report: further reforms for construction industry, rectification of flammable cladding The PAC's Final Report provides further food for thought in the ongoing regulatory response to the crisis of public confidence facing the Australian construction industry. Article, 14 May 2020 Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next >