The Evolving Workplace: Mandatory vaccination policies - what employers need to know
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Keep your coal: mandatory vaccination still lawful and reasonable; but consultation is key
06 December 2021 |
Sam Jackson
Partner
Our Workplace team highlights the background and the Full Bench's Decision about vaccination "Site Entry Requirements" in CFMMEU & Anor v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd.
Read more...Ransomware – Show me the money: should we or shouldn't we
19 November 2021 |
Jehan Mata
Special Counsel
We discuss the impact of ransomware, legislative frameworks introduced in Australia, and precautionary steps to reduce your risk and impacts of a cyber-attack.
Read more...Demarcation between Federal jurisdiction and the Personal Injury Commission
15 November 2021 |
Larissa Mepstead
Partner
Read more about the court's decision in the case of Matthew Ritchie v the Nominal Defendant (the SIRA) and what insurers should be aware of moving forward.
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12-11-21
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Global Insurance Law Connect (GILC) has launched its first research report into global D&O markets. Sparke Helmore, GILC member firm, provided the input for Australia.
10-11-21
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NSW has introduced a new water metering framework for non-urban areas. We highlight the reforms and the implications for mining projects and more generally.
09-11-21
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We've signed the Law Institute of Victoria's Charter for the Advancement of Women, further cementing our commitment to gender equality in the legal profession.
03-11-21
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From 1 November 2021 all directors will need to register for a Directory Identification Number (DIN). Here's a quick guide to the new rules and how to register.
From 1 November 2021 all directors will need to register for a Directory Identification Number (DIN). Here's a quick guide to the new rules and how to register.
03-11-21
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Global Insurance Law Connect together with Capital Economics have produced a global economics trends analysis to help pinpoint insurance challenges.
Sparke Helmore proud to be recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2018/19 and 2019/20)
Sparke Helmore Lawyers has been recognised two years running as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Click here to read more.
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We cover five key areas of law – Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, Statutory Lines of Insurance and Workplace – with more than 30 specialised areas of expertise. We’re a truly national, full service and proudly Australian firm that delivers results through deep collaboration with our clients. Wherever our clients need us, that’s where we’ll be.
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