The court found that an artificial intelligence system called "DABUS" could be named as an inventor on a patent application.

The case concerned whether the Australian designer's registered trade mark "Katie Perry" for clothing should be removed from the Trade Marks Register due to the prior reputation of the singer's stage name "Katy Perry".

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For defamation purposes, Google was not the publisher of material derived from searches using the Google search engine.

Discusses the new land transfer duty regime in respect of commercial & industrial properties in Victoria.

ATO released new Taxation Ruling which sets out the ATO's view on whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee.

We discuss Imagebuild Group Pty Ltd v Fokust Pty Ltd [2017] VSCA 131.

A four-tier system determines when it is reasonable for an employer to compel their employees to get the COVID vaccine.

The new changes aim to expand the operation of employee entitlements to flexible working arrangements.

Summary of recent employee termination and unfair dismissal decisions involving employer vaccination policies.

Businesses may enter into labour hire agreements for the provision of workers for a specific task or ongoing performance.

Employers can face criminal charges for intentionally underpaying wages or entitlements.

Working from home without the employer's consent, combined with other reasons, may constitute valid dismissal.

To obtain evidence of their employee's vaccination status, employers should have a specific privacy policy in place.

The Paid Parental Leave Scheme enables parents to take time off work to care for a newly born or newly adopted child.

The High Court's decision is likely to have a significant impact on the way in which businesses engage contractors.

Use the correct symbol to both avoid penalties under legislation, as well as to enhance your brand protection strategy.

The Privacy Act Review considered whether the Act was "fit for purpose" and the report made 116 recommendations.

Discusses the further land tax relief measures recently introduced by the Victorian government.

Explanation & discussion about the FPAD provisions and how the SRO may now adopt a strict statutory approach.