Interesting articles and podcasts
Fri Jul 20 2018Are non-disparagement clauses void under the Australian Consumer Law? by Peter Sise of Clayton Utz - considers non-disparagement clauses
Dismissals in the #MeToo era by Wesley Rogers and Isabella Doyle of Marque Lawyers - considers Taylor v Startrack Express [2018] FWC 3909
First Australian M&A gun-jumping prosecution : ACCC v Cryosite Limited by Elizabeth Avery, Charles Coorey, Jack Coles and Claire Green of Gilbert + Tobin - the ACCC has instituted proceedings against Cryosite Limited for "gun-jumping", i.e. the "coordination of business activities, including by restricting competitive conduct and illegitimate information exchanges, between a buyer and a target prior to regulatory approval and completion of a merger, while they are still independent competitors"
Law Report (ABC) for 17 July presented by Damien Carrick - Australia may launch class action against Facebook
Navigating the visa program overhaul : key challenges for employer sponsors by Rebecca Macmillan of Holding Redlich - examines reform to the employer sponsored visa programs
The scope of an employer’s duty of care: the privacy tightrope by Chris Lehmann and Brad Quillan of HWL Ebsworth - considers Melanie Sills v State of New South Wales [2018] NSWDC 119
Will your enterprise agreement pass the BOOT? by Jonathon Hadley of Gadens - examines Application by Aldi Foods Pty Limited as General Partner of ALDI Stores (A Limited Partnership) & Welsh (Loaded Rates Agreements) [2018] FWCFB 3610