From the contentious new data retention laws, to what it means to be 'bullied' at work under the Fair Work Act's anti-bullying regime, to expert tips on successfully doing business with and in China, certain issues proved particularly popular in 2015 to subscribers of Holding Redlich's Weekly Brief.

We take a look back at our top 20 most viewed articles from 2015. Please click on the article heading below to read the full piece.

New data retention laws Information Technology
New taxes and fees for foreign investors Property & Real Estate
Government Bulletin Summer Edition – year in review Government
Changes to foreign investment review thresholds for Australian agricultural land Agribusiness
Legal professional privilege and without prejudice privilege – some unusual exceptions Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Directors' duties and the role of legal counsel Corporate & Commercial
WADA pursues 'appropriate sanctions' for Essendon FC players accused of doping Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Draft AS11000: The proposed new construct only standard form Construction & Infrastructure
Are we ready for a (tidal) wave of Chinese investment? Corporate & Commercial
Fair Work Commission sets limits on the reach of the anti-bullying jurisdiction Workplace Relations & Safety
Breaking news: Leading judgment explains who is an officer under the WHS laws Workplace Relations & Safety
World's apart: The importance of understanding culture in doing business successfully in and with China Corporate & Commercial
Redundant or not? Recent case a reminder to companies to carefully check the wording of executive contracts Workplace Relations & Safety
Removal of the "100 – Member Rule" Corporate & Commercial
Recently released Copyright Notice Scheme aims to deter online copyright infringement Intellectual Property
Low sulphur fuel mandated for cruise ships in New South Wales Transport
The Prime Trust case emphasises high standards for board processes and minutes Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Acceptable alternative employment: have you done enough to claim the redundancy pay exemption? Workplace Relations & Safety
Three new Free Trade Zones to open in China Corporate & Commercial
Cruise company sails into heavy weather Transport

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