ArticlePrivacy issues in designing mobile appsThe OAIC recently released a guide under the title "Mobile Privacy: A better practice guide for mobile app developers".AustraliaPrivacyHolding Redlich
ArticleSony pictures - a lesson in how not to store dataSony's misfortune is a reminder for all Australian organisations to consider their responsibilities for data security.AustraliaPrivacyCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleBeware: Informal negotiations can create binding agreementsA serious lesson for all parties is to beware of emails when negotiating commercial leases and to use them carefully.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionAitken Lawyers
ArticleAre you using SEO techniques or online advertising to promote your business? Beware of breaching intellectual property…This recent case illustrates how a strategy to improve online visibility could result in an expensive legal dispute.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleGoogle Book Search Program - Threat Or Opportunity?Google has achieved a major breakthrough with its online book project following the settlement of its long-running litigation with various publishers.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleKnock-knock. WHOIS there? WHO knows! – Domain name dramas in the aftermath of the GDPRICANN has adopted an interim model to assist domain name registries and registrars with complying with the GDPR. AustraliaPrivacyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission turns its attention to online marketplacesAs part of its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, the ACCC will investigate the provision of online retail marketplaces.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawHolding Redlich
ArticleExchange of emails can lead to a binding agreement for a leaseCaution and clarity as to the nature of the communications.are important when negotiating agreements with another party.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleBold cyber security regulations for the financial services industry proposed in New York – Will we see them in Australia?"Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies" may introduce more prescriptive regulation in Australia.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleSoftware As A Medical Device ("SaMD") – TGA Proposes Regulatory ReformThe only existing regulation relating to medical device software concerns software which is associated with physical devices. AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDavies Collison Cave
ArticleA New Domain For AsiaThe new ".asia" top level domain is to be launched from October 2007. The ".asia" domain is designed for use by individuals or organisations with a presence or interest in the Asia-Pacific community, covering over 70 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleBrand Protection Under New Generic Top-Level Domain NamesThe World Intellectual Property Organisation advocates new dispute resolution procedures for alleged infringement of trade marks under the new Generic Top-Level Domain Names to be released in 2010. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHopgoodGanim
ArticleCopyright discussion paper focuses on ISP regulation - does it get the balance right?Government has released a Discussion Paper on piracy and copyright, which aims to recommend some solutions to the issue.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHopgoodGanim
ArticleDallas Buyers Club - The downloaders strike backIn the war over illegal downloads, the judgment is a big win for the downloaders and a huge setback for copyright owners.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleDraft industry code to introduce a three strikes approach to combat online copyright infringementThe Draft Copyright Notice Scheme Code proposes a "three strikes" system, but there are still details to be ironed out.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleiiNet's High Court win means ISPs must still tread carefully on copyright infringementCopyright owners will find it hard but not impossible to prove ISPs are liable for customers' copyright infringement.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleOptus TV Now No More: AFL and NRL Copyright Appeal SucceedsThe Full Federal Court has overturned the decision which legitimised the time shifting recording technology used by Optus.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyAddisons
ArticleWarding off Internet Trade Mark InfringersThe issue of whether the offer of goods on websites that are based overseas can amount to trade mark infringement in Australia has recently been addressed by the Federal Court in Ward Group Pty Ltd v Brodie & Stone plc (April 2005). AustraliaIntellectual PropertyFreehills
ArticleGoogle foreshadows devastating impact if defamation ruling not overturnedVictorian solicitor sued Google after an allegedly defamatory article appeared in search results when searching his name.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors