Piper Alderman

WEBINAR | Digital Law Series: Digital privacy & information security law update - Key cases, reforms & regulatory trends into 2026 Join Partner Craig Subocz for a practical walkthrough of the key privacy and information security developments shaping 2026. We’ll look at this year’s major cases, OAIC activity, legislative reforms and the emerging risks driven by data breaches, surveillance technologies and AI. 25 November 2025 | 1:00pm–2:00pm (AEDT) CPD: 1 Practice Management Point Register via our website: https://ow.ly/ZMrv50Xtg6W #PiperAldermanWebinar #DigitalLawSeries #DigitalPrivacy #AI #LegalWebinar

APPLY NOW | Applications are now open for our 2026 Adelaide Clerkship Program! Hear from Will Layton, Ashleigh De Silva, Lily Hams and Zara Cox as they share their experiences in Piper Alderman's Rotational Clerkship Program. Our unique design affords 3rd, 4th or 5th year students the opportunity to rotate through 3 practice teams across the 6-month program. You will have the opportunity to be involved in real legal work and learn from leading practitioners at a national firm that invests in your growth and development. We encourage you to apply by following the link below: https://lnkd.in/gH7gmqFU Applications close Friday, 28 November. For any questions, please contact our Early Careers Advisor Harry Dilena via email at careers@piperalderman.com.au #PiperAldermanEarlyCareers #AdelaideClerkshipProgram #AdelaideLawClerkOpportunity #ClerkProgram #LegalCareersAdelaide

INSIGHT | Progressive Green v Flo Energy: The (F)lowdown on trade mark infringement In this Insight, Tim O'Callaghan, Travis Shueard and Zara Cox unpack the Federal Court’s recent decision in Progressive Green Pty Ltd v Flo Energy Pty Ltd, a case that highlights how trade mark enforcement can quickly turn against the rights holder. Read the full INSIGHT on our website: https://ow.ly/s4fL50XsvV0 #PiperAldermanInsights #IntellectualProperty #TradeMarks #IPLlitigation #CorporateLaw #CommercialLaw

INSIGHT | Blockchain Bites: Western Union enters stablecoin arena; New AUSTRAC powers on high-risk channels; AUSTRAC VASP guidance released In this edition of Blockchain Bites, Steven Pettigrove, Luke Higgins and Tahlia Kelly unpack major developments shaping digital assets and financial crime regulation. They explore Western Union’s move into on-chain payments with its proposed USDPT stablecoin issued on Solana, Australia’s plan to give AUSTRAC new powers to restrict high-risk products and channels, and AUSTRAC’s latest guidance as Australia prepares to implement its enhanced AML/CTF regime for VASPs in 2026. Read the full INSIGHT on our website: https://lnkd.in/gXk_ZMfv #PiperAldermanInsights #Blockchain #CryptoLaw #DigitalAssets #FinTech #AUSTRAC #Compliance

PERTH EVENT | PLATFORM: Piper Alderman’s professional development event series for early career professionals Join us for our next PLATFORM event in our Perth office. Designed for early-career professionals, this session will provide practical tips and insights to help you excel in your career. Our presenters will cover strategies for building your personal brand, developing strong professional relationships, and communicating with confidence—both in person and online. Presenters:  Alison Kunze | Personal Branding and Marketing Strategist Stacey Back | Career Planning Specialist  Luke Bone | Special Counsel at Piper Alderman    Facilitated by Partner Meriel Steadman, GAICD    Wednesday 26 November 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (AWST) In-person | Exchange Tower, Level 8 Function Centre, 2 The Esplanade Complimentary   Places are limited! RSVP by Wednesday, 19 November via our website to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gRqE835v   #PiperAldermanEvent #PerthNetworking #PlatformSeries #ProfessionalDevelopment

JOIN OUR TEAM | Piper Alderman is currently seeking a driven Associate (3–5 years PQE) to join Partner Andrew Robertson's Adelaide Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. Join a national disputes practice where your week can span court advocacy, mediations and complex commercial strategy. This is a fantastic seat for an Associate who wants to broaden and vary their litigation experience across court work and ADR, with real advocacy opportunities and partner time. Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/7o3150XpL2E For further information, contact Talent Acquisition Consultant Charles Nicholas at cnicholas@piperalderman.com.au #JoinOurTeam #PiperAldermanCareers #LegalCareersAdelaide #Associate #DisputeResolution #Litigation #AdelaideJobs

INSIGHT | Not the Final Algorithm: The Full Court’s Approach in Aristocrat In this insight, Tim O'Callaghan, Travis Shueard and Minnah Butt explore the Full Court’s recent decision of Aristocrat Technologies Australia v Commissioner of Patents, and what this decision means for the patentability of computer implemented inventions. Read the full INSIGHT on our website: https://ow.ly/cvmG50XpMT9 #PiperAldermanInsights #IntellectualProperty #PatentLaw #TechnologyLaw #GamingIndustry

INSIGHT | It’s still advertising! Therapeutic goods and social media In this Insight, Lis Boyce and Jamin Li unpack the TGA’s updated guidance on advertising therapeutic goods on social media. Businesses, health services and influencers that promote therapeutic goods online must comply with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth). Read the full INSIGHT on our website: https://ow.ly/kV5p50XpMS2 #PiperAldermanInsights #CorporateLaw #RegulatoryCompliance #SocialMedia #AdvertisingLaw

MELBOURNE EVENT | Employment Relations National Seminar Series | Navigating Employment Contracts – Key Legal Insights for Employers Piper Alderman is pleased to invite you to the next session in our Employment Relations National Seminar Series in Melbourne, designed for HR professionals, legal advisors and business leaders, focusing on the evolving landscape of employment contracts in Australia. The session will cover key employment contract topics including restraint of trade clauses, annualised salaries and set-off clauses, fixed-term contracts and contractual damages. We will also explore enforceability, compliance, renewal strategies and recent case law developments, offering practical insights crucial to ensuring compliance in a complex employment and industrial environment, that help you draft effective contracts, mitigate risks and stay compliant with workplace laws. 20 November 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm AEDT Location: Level 23, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne Presenters: Principal Chris Hartigan and Partner Tim Lange Places are strictly limited, secure your spot by RSVPing today: https://ow.ly/Emgr50Xp7wJ *This session is also available in-person in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney. To find the event nearest you, visit the 'Upcoming Events' section on our website. #PiperAldermanEvents #MelbourneEvents #EmploymentRelations #EmploymentContracts #HREvents #EmploymentLawSeminar

DEAL NOTICE | Piper Alderman advises Jumbuck Pastoral on sale of Rawlinna Station Piper Alderman is proud to have advised its long-standing client, Jumbuck Pastoral—owned by the MacLachlan family—on the sale of Rawlinna Station to UK-based Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC). Located on the remote Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia, Rawlinna spans more than 1 million hectares and has been a cornerstone of Jumbuck Pastoral’s operations for over six decades. This landmark transaction involved multiple pastoral leases, vendor entities and regulatory approvals, all navigated under tight timeframes while ensuring uninterrupted station operations. The Piper Alderman deal team was led by Partner Catherine Wheeler, with support from Partner Paul Sartori and Kelly Robinson. Their deep expertise in agribusiness and WA land tenure was instrumental in delivering a successful outcome for the MacLachlan family. Read the full deal notice on our website linked below: https://lnkd.in/gkvr9irT #PiperAldermanDealNotice #PiperAldermanNews #AgribusinessTransactions #LegalNews #Jumbuck #RawlinnaStation