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Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report – Issue 11

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk, Stephen Morrissey, Joseph Fitzgerald, Amanda Beattie, Nick Martin, Rakhee Dullabh, Christy Mellifont, Rebecca Wilson, Laura Glasson, Mathew Harty, Madeline McLean, Finn Speirs and Olive Huang Issue 11 of our Cyber, Privacy & Technology Report is here! Covering key developments and insights for insurers, brokers, and their customers operating in the cyber, privacy, and technology sectors. This issue covers significant updates in Australia, including ASIC pursuing another AFSL ...

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Proposed ban on non-compete clauses: What employers and insurers need to know

By: Sian Gilbert and Charli Kearney At a glance The Albanese Government plans to ban non-compete clauses for employees earning under $175,000, with changes expected to take effect in 2027. Businesses will need to consider stronger confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses, and tailor restraints for senior or high-risk roles. The change may reduce some litigation but increase disputes around confidentiality and IP breaches, prompting a need to review EPL policy coverage. ...

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48 Wotton Kearney lawyers recognised in Best Lawyers 2026

Wotton Kearney congratulates our 48 senior lawyers recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Our lawyers were featured in all three individual award categories, including Managing Partner for Asia Ben Nicholson receiving the “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, and senior associates Jacinta Fox and Nadica Mirceska, and special counsel Chanel Bou-Francis recognised in the “Ones to Watch” category. Based entirely on peer review and feedback ...

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