In episode 15, Emma and Rebekah discuss the new advertising code administered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, and in particular its regulation of advertising in social media.

In the first episode of our Tax Bites podcast series, Stamp duty partner Jinny Chaimungkalanont enlightens tax partner Toby Eggleston on all the happenings in the world of stamp duty.

Cathy Liu shares some recommendations for brands doing business in China following the latest online promotion and advertising trends, beginning with tightening regulation of the booming livestreaming and KOLs (influencers) industry, underlining the importance of honest representation (including account profile, audience comments and video settings) and a crack-down on false claims in advertising. Geopolitical tensions and related social media boycotts are also playing an increasing role in the enforcement of Advertising Law with regulators investigating brands for undermining Chinese national dignity and interests.

Tim Stutt and Kathryn Pacey are joined by Dr Chris Greig, Princeton University to discuss the energy transition, industry decarbonisation, technology and investment. Dr Greig shares the origin story and highlights of Net-Zero America, the research project that not only quantifies but visually displays five distinct technological pathways, using known technologies, by which the United States could decarbonize its entire economy by 2050. He breaks down the four make-or-break critical issues for energy transition: (1) the unprecedented speed and scale of infrastructure to be built; (2) a flow of risk capital never seen before; (3) maintaining the social contract with communities; and (4) major workforce mobilisation and a just transition for workers. Dr Greig underlines the importance of Australia’s strong ambition and domestic emissions targets to achieve speed and scale. As for achieving net zero and becoming a major exporter of low emission energy - you won’t have to wait long for the Net-Zero Australia study findings to be released in August 2022. To participate in HSF’s survey on unlocking ESG investment in Australia and gain access to exclusive insights email [email protected].

Net-Zero America: https://netzeroamerica.princeton.edu/?explorer=year&state=national&table=2020&limit=200

Net-Zero Australia: https://acee.princeton.edu/rapidswitch/projects/net-zero-australia/

Cameron Whittfield and Peggy Chow discuss the latest cybersecurity trends for consumer-facing companies including external threats which may include working with third parties and complex supply chains through to the malicious targeting of companies with ransomware, current affairs and social engineering, the cryptocurrency marketplace and geopolitical factors. They emphasise the importance of internal stakeholders speaking the same language when it comes to the intersection of technology and legal risks – and the oversight now expected of board members. The complexity of cybersecurity breach notifications and assessment is also covered in the context of differing requirements of regulators and across jurisdictions.

In this latest podcast from the Herbert Smith Freehills' pension team, Professional Support Consultant, Tim Smith is joined by Dan Saunders, a Senior Associate in our pension disputes team. In this episode, Dan considers:

• the scope of trustees potential liability if they are found to have committed a breach of trust;

• the protections available to trustees in this scenario, including the effect of exoneration clauses, indemnities and insurance;

• whether the recent decision in the USS case opens the door for more claims to be brought against directors of a corporate trustee in their personal capacity; and

• how trustees can check what protections they have in place under their scheme.

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This podcast series features HSF practitioners discussing hot topics and live issues in the field of public procurement. In this latest episode, Tim Briggs and Adrian Brown discuss the UK Procurement Bill, which was recently introduced into Parliament, including the Bill's important proposals for simplifying contract award procedures and increasing transparency in public-sector purchasing.

Speakers: Tim Briggs, Partner (Competition, Regulation and Trade) and Adrian Brown, Consultant (Competition, Regulation and Trade)

Melanie Debenham and Tim Stutt are joined by Kathryn Pacey to break down an historic election where climate change featured prominently. The first six weeks of a new government have provided much to discuss including the Climate Change Bill to be introduced in the first week of parliament, a review to ensure the integrity of the carbon credit system (and similarly the Safeguard Mechanism), a $20 billion investment in transmission infrastructure and a raft of commitments in relation to green energy technologies. Along with the review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, a new environmental regulator and likely greater focus on action to benefit biodiversity.

Our expert panel of Jason Betts, Aoife Xuereb, and Melissa Gladstone-Joyce discuss what a new government means for the class action landscape, and revisit their 2022 predictions by sharing key developments on issues such as class closure and the award of contingency fees.

In this episode of our Public Law Podcast series, we discuss the Government's new Bill of Rights Bill.

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