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An overview of the Commonwealth’s model litigant obligation
Since the early 20th century, Australian courts have emphasised the obligation for the Commonwealth to act as a ‘model litigant’ in court proceedings.
Ask the Experts: Volume 73 Article 4
Employee Benefit Plan Review
Marjorie Glover, David Gallai and Rachel Kurth write a monthly column in the Employee Benefit Plan Review providing expert insight into employee benefits questions. This month's article addresses questions concerning 401(k) plan re-enrollment, employee recoupment of mistaken HSA contributions, and when group health plan coverage terminates for an employee's dependent turning 26.
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Essential Corporate News – Week ending 23 May 2025
The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Annotation) Regulations 2025 and an accompanying Explanatory Memorandum were published on 14 May 2025.
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Federal Court quashes Commissioner of Patent’s decision and calls for a robust “due care” analysis for patentees
In a recent decision, Matco Tools Corporation v. Canada (Attorney General), the Federal Court has overturned a Commissioner of Patents (the Commissioner) decision regarding a patent applicant failing to meet the “due care” standard in the context of an unpaid maintenance fee.
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