Yesterday (17 September), the NSW Government introduced the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025 (Bill) in State Parliament. The Bill can be found here.

In this episode of Sanctions+, Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi dedicate this episode to the tariff turmoil shaking up trade compliance circles.

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The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Motorola v. Hytera sends a clear message: U.S. trade secret law has global reach. By upholding a $500-million judgment for overseas misappropriation, the court confirmed that companies face serious consequences under the Defend Trade Secrets Act—even for conduct and damages occurring outside the United States.

Dentons has advised Acuity Knowledge Partners (“Acuity”), a leading global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, and AI solutions to the financial services sector, on its acquisition of Ascent. 

Dentons has advised FE fundinfo, a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, on its acquisition of AlphaOmega, a Luxembourg-based specialist helping investment managers streamline their fund regulatory reporting with increased accuracy and operational efficiency.

Australia: On International Equal Pay Day, there will be a spotlight on Australia’s progress and challenges in closing the gender pay gap. Despite improvements in global rankings, Australian women still earn on average 78 cents for every dollar earned by men. The law will require large employers to set and meet gender equality targets, with results published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, from April next year. In this article, Employment and Safety Partner Helene Lee outlines what the changes mean for employers and why organisations should start preparing now by reviewing workforce data and existing policies.

Australia: In a landmark decision, the Federal Court has clarified the lawful use of set-off clauses in employment contracts involving annualised salaries for award-covered employees.
In an amalgamation of joint proceedings involving Coles and Woolworths, the Court found that employers must not rely on “set-off” clauses within employment contracts to meet award entitlements – such as overtime and penalty rates. Rather, employers are obligated to ensure award entitlements are sufficiently met within each pay period. The decision also reinforces strict record-keeping obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), rejecting reliance on rosters and clock-in/out systems alone. This article explores the risks arising from the decision and outlines the practical steps your business should take to stay compliant and avoid costly underpayment claims.

Exploring the impact of AI was a key focus at two global conferences held earlier in 2025: the IAPP Global Privacy.

18.09.2025 Zwölfte Verordnung zur Änderung der Zweihundertelften Durchführungsverordnung zur Luftverkehrs-Ordnung (Festlegung von Flugverfahren für An- und Abflüge nach Instrumentenflugregeln zum und vom Verkehrslandeplatz Straubing)
V. v. 10.09.2025 BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 213

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- Zweihundertelfte Durchführungsverordnung zur Luftverkehrs-Ordnung (Festlegung von Flugverfahren für An- und Abflüge nach Instrumentenflugregeln zum und vom Verkehrslandeplatz Straubing)