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Quarterly Report: Oct-Dec 2024
This quarter was bustling with activity, with our team stepping out to present to industry leaders, facilitating engaging panels and contributing to industry reports.
13 December 2024
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Quarterly Report: Oct-Dec 2024
This quarter was bustling with activity, with our team stepping out to present to industry leaders, facilitating engaging panels and contributing to industry reports.
13 December 2024
CIE Legal strengthens commercial practice with significant senior hires
Growing commercial law firm CIE Legal has bolstered its commercial and technology practice with the hire of a highly regarded commercial partner and special counsel.
26 November 2024
All change? Government consultation on mandating cash payment option for essential goods
The Federal Government has announced this week that it will mandate that businesses selling essential items must accept cash as payment, in a move aimed at protecting vulnerable Australians who rely on cash for their everyday needs.
21 November 2024
Environmental claims under a microscope: What the new AANA Code means for brands
The Environmental Claims Code (the Code) is a voluntary code published by the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) designed to ensure adherence to specific standards where Environmental Claims are made in advertising.
15 November 2024
Unwrapping proposed reforms to the packaging regulations
The Australian Government is currently reviewing its packaging regulations with the goal of reducing packaging waste and fostering a circular economy.
4 November 2024
Quarterly Report: Jul-Sep 2024
This quarter was bustling with activity, with our team stepping out to present to industry leaders, facilitating engaging panels and contributing to industry reports.
18 October 2024
Podcasts
Episode 7: ‘The Golden Hour’ with Allan Briggs and Robert Hadler
In the latest episode of Legally Consumed, we had the pleasure of hosting Robert Hadler and Allan Briggs to discuss the importance of cybersecurity with a focus on sensitive customer data. Allan, also known as ‘The Crisis Guy’, is the founder and CEO of Crisis Shield, a crisis management firm. Robert has over 40 years’ experience as a senior advisor at board and executive levels, and is a trusted authority in crisis management.
Episode 6: ‘It’s like Netflix but for your car’ – Switching Lanes with Desmond Hang
For our sixth episode, our Legally Consumed co-hosts switched lanes and explored the vehicle subscription model offered by Carbar, an automotive technology start-up disrupting the traditional Australian vehicle usage model. Joining us for this episode is Desmond Hang, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbar, who shares how his passion for technology and cars is steering the automotive industry in a new direction.
Episode 5: ‘From Pasture to Pour: Unleashing the Milky Marvels of Australia’ with Jared Pereira
In this episode of Legally Consumed, our CIE Legal co-hosts were joined by special guest Jared Pereira. They looked into how Fonterra are tackling climate change with creative solutions, the legalities surrounding the dairy industry and the impacts of the emerging market of plant-based milks on the dairy industry.
Episode 4: ‘The road ahead for driverless cars’ with Professor Michael Milford
In this episode of Legally Consumed, CIE Legal host, Raph Goldenberg, is joined by special guest Professor Michael Milford. They delve into various topics such as the promising business benefits of AVs, the societal benefits in accident reductions and the legal and ethical issues surrounding AVs.
Episode 3: ‘Finding a fake’ with Craig Douglas
In our third episode, CIE Legal co-hosts, Raph Goldenberg and Kaye Ho, went undercover with Craig Douglas, owner of Nationwide Research Group, an Australia-wide specialist research and investigations company, focussing on brand protection.
Episode 2: ‘New wave brewing featuring Bonehead Brewing’ featuring Anthony Dinoto and Travis Nott
In this episode of Legally Consumed, our CIE Legal co-hosts took a seat at the bar to learn more about Bonehead Brewing, an independent craft brewery in Melbourne that focuses on producing well-balanced and approachable beers.
Client Stories
Tremendous trust + local expertise delivers strategic acquisition for Arrow Bronze
Arrow Bronze is Australia’s leader in the production and supply of Memorial and Architectural plaques and associated products. When it decided to expand by purchasing Australian business Cameo Memorials, CEO Hymie Jechilevsky turned to CIE Legal for advice.
CIE Legal’s Mo-tivation: Hairy Fundraising and Contract Magic for Movember
So many individuals and organisations are raising funds for men’s health this November and CIE Legal is no exception. Yes, the global phenomenon that is Movember is here again and it’s bigger than ever.
Pragmatism and mutual respect gets landmark deal done for Optimus
CIE Legal represented Optimus Group on its recent acquisition of Autopact in what is a landmark deal for the automotive sector.
New style of advice makes life easier for Ford Australia
We caught up with Rebecca Browne, Senior Legal Counsel at Ford Australia, to understand her impressions of CIE Legal’s style of advice.
Swift and decisive action recovers funds for online retailer
When our client needed assistance in recovering funds from a supplier, they turned to Mark Waters and the team at CIE Legal for help.
Working as an extension of Ford Australia’s in-house team gets the job done
When Ford decided to bring the F-150 pickup truck back to Australia, they turned to RMA Automotive to adapt the vehicles for Australian requirements.
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