The Law taketh away, the Law giveth back: Political risk and exploration licences in NSW
A pair of recent decisions in challenges to NSW government cancellations of coal and CSG exploration licences.
Author: Tom Clarke
Victorian Supreme Court grants urgent enforcement of Formula 1 arbitration award
The Victorian Supreme Court and Court of Appeal granted urgent enforcement of a Swiss arbitral award obtained by a Formula 1 driver against his former team.
ACCC enforcement actions against energy retailers – misleading discount representations
Update on the ACCC’s latest civil penalty actions against energy retailers under the Australian Consumer Law.
Australian Energy Regulator obtains first civil penalty orders
Civil penalties and compliance orders awarded against Snowy Hydro for breach of National Electricity Rules regarding dispatch in the wholesale electricity market.
Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Report
Overview of the inquiry’s findings and recommendations regarding fire risk management and response at the Hazelwood mine.
Is there a statutory limitation period for knowing assistance and knowing receipt claims?
The UK Supreme Court has held that a 6-year limitation period applies to knowing receipt and knowing assistance claims. Will Australian courts apply the equivalent limitation provisions in the same way?