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Articles by Thomas Rubic
NSW Government Bulletin
AI vs IP – tech breakthrough or legal powder keg? The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common across all sectors of the economy, from education to software development and to professional services. The utility of AI continues to increase with corresponding advances in computing technology and the availability of training data sets.
Presumption of advancement - lessons from a recent NSW Court of Appeal decision
In a recent NSW Court of Appeal case, the Court considered the application of the presumption of advancement in relation to a house purchased in the name of a daughter with significant financial assistance from her father. The decision demonstrates the evidentiary hurdles that need to be established by someone seeking to establish a beneficial interest in a property. What is the presumption of advancement?
ESG investing - ASIC releases new greenwashing guidance - Fund Management/ REITs - Australia
Investors are increasingly prioritising investments in financial products and services that have a demonstrated ESG capability. Issuers of retail investment products, such as managed funds and superannuation products (fund managers) seeking to capitalise on this trend must take care not to misrepresent the sustainability of the products and services they manage.
Be warned (or reprimanded) – ASIC has new powers against financial advisors - Financial Services - Australia
Earlier this year, we provided an overview of the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response - Better Advice) Act 2021 (Cth) (Better Advice Act). We reviewed the main provisions of the Better Advice Act, particularly in relation to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) new power to convene a Financial Services and Credit Panel (Panel).
Cyber security becomes a regulatory concern
In ASIC v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 496, ASIC brought a claim against a financial services licensee, RI Advice, for failures by its authorised representatives to manage their cyber security risks.
Are you ready for the Better Advice Act?
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response—Better Advice) Act 2021 (Cth) (Better Advice Act) came into force on 29 October 2021. It introduced a new disciplinary system for financial advisers, including a new disciplinary body, the Financial Services and Credit Panel (Panel). In this article, we discuss significant features of the Better Advice Act, particularly as it relates to the Panel.
Are you ready for the Better Advice Act, with a Financial Services and Credit Panel?
Australia: Are you ready for the Better Advice Act, with a Financial Services and Credit Panel? 12 February 2022 by Susan Goodman , William Madani and Thomas Rubic Holding Redlich Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response-Better Advice) Act 2021 (Cth) (Better Advice Act) came into force on 29 October 2021.
Certainty on electronic signing and virtual AGMs finally on the horizon
Australia: Certainty on electronic signing and virtual AGMs finally on the horizon 14 August 2021 by Jessica Tanna (Melbourne) and Thomas Rubic (Melbourne) Holding Redlich Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Directors across Australia have breathed a sigh of relief as the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Bill 2021 (Cth) (Bill) was finally passed by Federal Parliament on 10 August 2021.
Cop that: Clive Palmer ordered to pay $1.5 million in damages for copyright infringement
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In political advertising for the United Australia Party (UAP) at the last federal election, Clive Palmer and the UAP heavily used a jingle called "Aussies Not Gonna Cop It".
Terminators beware - ACL application to small business contracts - Consumer Protection - Australia
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