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Starting 1 January 2025, employers in Australia who intentionally underpay their employees will commit a criminal offence under the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA). These measures, introduced through the Closing Loopholes Legislation, which you can...
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In the recent decision of Morgan v McMillan Investment Holdings Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 33, the High Court considered the circumstances in which a pooling order is appropriate where one or more insolvent companies in a...
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On 16 August 2024, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its second judgment in the case of Stone (liquidator), in the matter of Ironbark Blacksmithing Pty Ltd (in liq) v Mizzi (No 2[1]) (“Stone...
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The Fair Work Commission’s recent decision in Pascua v Doessel Group Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 2669 has brought critical outsourcing risks into focus. The case revolved around whether Ms. Joanna Pascua, a paralegal working remotely...
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The head of Banking & Finance team in Melbourne recently spoke with Australian Conveyancer Magazine about changes to the laws covering AML/CFT. The ‘tranche 2’ reforms expand the country’s anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing...
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Iconic statues such as the FIFA World Cup Trophy, Oscars Statuette, Grammy Award and Claret Jug are safeguarded by a combination of legal protections, which often overlap depending on the jurisdiction. These protections ensure the...
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The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) recently handed down a notable decision regarding a trade mark dispute in the beauty industry. The case involved PIAS Corporation, a Japanese beauty and healthcare company, seeking...
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Hunt & Hunt is delighted to announce the appointment of Shelley Nave as the new head of our Banking & Finance Team. Shelley brings over twenty years of experience and a wealth of expertise in...
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Earlier this month, the Privacy and Other Legislation Bill 2024 (Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives and contains the first of many proposed amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 following the Attorney-General’s Privacy...
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In a unique development in the world of trade marks, Crayola has recently secured legal protection for the distinctive smell of its crayons. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially granted Crayola a...
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It is only natural that surviving family members possess a strong emotional attachment to their loved one’s ashes. Unfortunately, this can lead to disputes as to who gets the deceased’s ashes and how the ashes...
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When businesses think about assets, they often focus on physical items – buildings, equipment, and stock. However, one of the most valuable assets a company owns is often intangible: its brand and trade marks. But...