ArticleCrowd sourced equity funding (CSEF) – Australia joins the global discussionCAMAC's discussion paper is a promising sign that Australia is heading for a possible change in its regulation of CSEF.AustraliaFinance and BankingAddisons
ArticleCelebrities, Social Media and Copyright: Tarantino and Prince sue online infringersThe cases also serve as a bloggers who post or share links to unauthorised copies of copyrighted material.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyAddisons
ArticleRevised Children’s Television Standards for Commercial TelevisionWith the commencement of the Children’s Television Standards 2009 (CTS) on 1 January 2010, the standards relating to advertising and product promotion to children have been clarified and strengthened following widespread community concern over the effect of food and beverage advertising on children.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleFailure to update online publications can prove costly when circumstances changePublishers should update online publications following the outcome of an investigation where the subject is cleared.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleDo Virtual or Online Games Constitute Gambling? - The Australian Position"Free" online game which offers games like blackjack and roulette is not in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticlePlay on! The UK Gambling Commission Tells Game Show Producers that a Gambling Licence is not Required (For Now)The application of gambling laws to game shows is an issue that needs to be considered on a country by country basis.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleAre your security interests in any intellectual property protected? - the PPSA deadline is loomingIf you hold IP security interests, you should be aware of the effects of the Personal Properties Security (PPS) regime.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawAddisons
ArticleDoor-to-Door Sales – Australian Consumer Law - Unsolicited Consumer Agreements – Do Not Knock Stickers and Register – Do Not Knock Register Bill 2012The introduction of the Bill is the latest development in a series of actions targeting door-to-door sales tactics.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionAddisons
ArticleAustralian Customs – Raising the Bar on Copyright and Trade Mark ProtectionWhen dealing with seized goods, customs powers can now result in greater protection of trade mark and copyright rights.AustraliaInternational LawAddisons
ArticleHave your say! The Competition Policy Review Panel wants to hear from youThe Review Panel has released an Issues Paper for a "root and branch" review of Australia's competition laws and policy.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawAddisons
ArticleACCC Cracks Down on TelemarketersThe ACCC and Courts are vigilant when enforcing consumer protection legislation against Telcos and the marketing teams.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionAddisons
ArticleOnline guarantees: ACCC releases guidelines for businesses and online review platforms addressing fake, incentivised and misleading reviewsThe guidelines are in response to ACCC concerns regarding an increase in paid for and fake reviews and testimonials.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionAddisons
ArticleASX Review Highlights Need For Prompt Disclosure Of Directors´ InterestsThe Australian Securities Exchange has recently released its findings of a review conducted by ASX Markets Supervision of disclosure of directors' interest notices lodged by listed entities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawAddisons
ArticleTransfers Of Shares In Un-Listed Companies - To Be Or Not To Be?The validity of ongoing resolutions passed by a company may be challenged, and those who believed themselves to be shareholders may find they lack the voting and dividend rights they thought they had.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawAddisons
ArticleNew Zealand Natural Health Products Bill – Implications for Supplies of Dietary Supplements – What Could This Mean For Your Business? – Increased Compliance Requirements and Costs?On 15 September 2011, the Natural Health Products Bill was read for the first time in the New Zealand Parliament.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesAddisons
ArticleEnglish Court of Appeal the Sub Editor's Friend - A Finding in favour of copyright in newspaper headlinesBritish Courts have a more generous attitude towards the authors of newspaper headlines. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyAddisons
ArticleHot off the Press: the Federal Government announces reforms to Media IndustryMedia analysis of the reforms suggested lukewarm acceptance of some of the proposals and widespread criticism of others.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleCaveatable InterestsThe Supreme Court of NSW held in Bellissimo v JCL Investments Pty Ltd [2009] NSWSC 1260 that a landowner’s consent to a caveat being lodged was insufficient to grant an equitable interest in the land to the caveator. Whether an interest arises depends on construction of the document under consideration.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionAddisons
ArticleCaveats – Scope and Unstamped InstrumentsA caveator ought ensure that the instrument founding the caveat is stamped, the caveat does not extend beyond the caveator’s interest in land, and does not restrict the registered proprietor more than necessary to protect the caveator’s interests.AustraliaTaxAddisons
ArticleWho do I select to make redundant?Redundancies always have the potential to be disruptive, stressful for employees and undermine morale in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRAddisons