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ArticleTop 5 tips on liquidated damagesThis article discusses liquidated damages provisions in contracts and what you should do if you come across one.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleTV station wars, $1 for stake in broadcast towers: compulsory acquisition on default in shareholder agreementsHow the Court came to its decision that Seven & Nine only have to pay Ten $1 for its share in TX Australia.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleYou stole my look and now it's Cotton On like donkey kongUS-based Elektra Gorski commenced proceedings against COG in Australia, alleging copyright and trade mark infringement.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers
ArticleDefamation Update: The results are in for GoogleOnce you know, or should reasonably know, that the material is defamatory, then you can be liable for publishing it.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMarque Lawyers
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ArticleWhy we are really worried about My Health RecordMy Health Record gives the Government a massive treasure trove of sensitive information about us it didn't have before.AustraliaPrivacyMarque Lawyers
ArticleB2B and the ACCC – Unfair T&Cs for small businessThe ACL has extended further protection to small businesses from unfair terms and conditions in standard form contracts.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMarque Lawyers
ArticleAn Uber sigh of reliefAfter an exhaustive two-year investigation, the Fair Work Ombudsman has declared Uber drivers to be legit contractors.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
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ArticleIf it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, it probably is a duck or, in this case... an employee.Even with signed contracts to the contrary, courts can confer employee status with related benefits and entitlements.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleJobKeeper enabling directions to remain until 29 March 2021Some employers who are no longer eligible for the JK subsidy may still be able to give JK enabling directions to employees. AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleUber uncertainty for delivery driversThere is still a lot of uncertainty around whether uber drivers are employees or contractors. AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
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ArticleAdlands #ditchthepitch has a competition law glitchRecently there has been a move for agencies to join together to 'ditch the pitch', which could be seen as cartel conduct.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMarque Lawyers