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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...
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The Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) reforms, effective from November 9, 2023, prohibit the inclusion of UCTs in standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses in Australia. Violations attract substantial penalties, and the threshold for...
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We are pleased to provide an update on a recent decision by the Australian Trade Marks Office regarding the trade mark “ZRO FUX.” This case marks a significant development in the interpretation and acceptance of...
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Local Government Contracts Series – Article #3 ASIC’s latest insolvency data from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2024 showed that there was a 36.2% increase in the number of companies entering external administration, compared...
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Local Government Contracts Series – Article #2 Assisting local government with various agreement-related tasks such as drafting, review and advice on interpretation throws up some recurring themes. Councils are large and busy organisations and are...
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A Power of Attorney is a legal document which enables an adult person (the principal) to authorise one or more persons (the attorneys) to make decisions on the principal’s behalf. Attorneys must always act in...
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Local Government Contracts Series #1 Councils are large organisations and being public bodies, have detailed and systematic protocols for undertaking most activities. Entering into contracts is no exception. Council use public funds and have to...
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The emergence of AI is revolutionising industries by enhancing efficiency and innovation. From automating tasks to enabling advanced data analysis, AI is reshaping the way we live and work, offering unprecedented opportunities and challenges in...
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On 19 April 2024, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its judgment in the case of Fitzgerald, in the matter of Tempo Holidays Pty Ltd (in liq) v Tully & Berkley Insurance Australia.[1] In...