The distinction between joint, several, joint and ... | Clayton Utz
Apr 30, 2020 · A key, practical difference between "joint" and "joint and several" liability is the mechanics of suing for the liability. It's generally easier to sue a single party who is jointly and severally liable, particularly where the other liable party is outside the jurisdiction. For joint and several liability, it can be more effective to pick the ...
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Australian privacy law reforms: What you may have missed
Oct 4, 2024 · Reviewing your governance framework, your contracts and your privacy policies and training should all be priorities as we await the latest tranche of privacy reforms.
"Context is all": Court confirms test and principl... | Clayton Utz
Oct 1, 2020 · The Federal Court has confirmed the correct legal test to be applied in determining whether conduct is misleading or deceptive, or likely to mislead or deceive, in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in the recent decision in Telstra Corporation Limited v Singtel Optus Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1372. Clayton Utz acted for the successful ...
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"Knowingly concerned in": the requirements for acc ... - Clayton Utz
Aug 22, 2024 · For years, there has been uncertainty about the requirements for being held liable for being “in any way, directly or indirectly, knowingly concerned in, or party to” a contravention, particularly for misleading or deceptive conduct under section 18 of the ACL. The recent High Court decision of Productivity Partners Pty Ltd v ACCC; Wills v ACCC [2024] HCA 27 has provided some clarity.
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Mandatory climate-related financial reporting to c... | Clayton Utz
Sep 17, 2024 · The Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 has passed through both Houses of Parliament on 9 August 2024, establishing the country's new mandatory climate-related financial reporting regime. This legislation, aligned with international accounting standards, requires large corporations that exceed specific thresholds to include climate-related ...
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