A look at trends in determinations made by the Advertising Standard Board.

While some recommendations include the liberalisation of in-play betting, others may increase the regulatory burdens.

The Federal Court's judgment in Hansen Beverage Company v Bickfords (Australia) Pty Limited ([2008] FCA 406, 31 March 2008) emphasises that it is vital to register a trade mark in Australia in order to protect rights in a name.

This article reviews the judicial interpretation of "entire agreement clauses", a phrase commonly used in contracts.

Productivity Commission to review executive remuneration legal framework.

A national business names registration system will come into effect in May.

This was NZ's first case of competitor trade mark use in respect of online advertising as Google AdWords and keywords.

From 1 January 2011, the Trade Practices Act</i> 1974 (TPA), a key feature of the Australian commercial law landscape, was replaced by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA).

To ensure companies take privacy concerns seriously, the Commissioner can seek substantial penalties for non-compliance.

The CCA deals with almost all dealings with (and between) suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, competitors and customers.

A 'locked box' is an alternative approach to preparing completion accounts.

A US court has recently held media organisations liable for copyright infringement for the unauthorised use of Twitter images.

Given recent Government announcements, it's a fitting time to explore a vexed issue in franchise relationships.

The case is a reminder of the need to comply with the requirements of a company's constitution in appointing a director.

The provisions in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) relating to proxies appear, on their face, to be relatively straight forward.

Last month, the Federal Government announced that it will overhaul the privacy laws of Australia and implement a consistent privacy law regime.

The prohibition of escalator clauses under section 622 of the Corporations Act is intended to ensure the fair and equal treatment of all shareholders.

Consumer protection provisions will be significantly expanded under a proposal to amend Australia’s trade practices law. The amendments, which are expected to come into effect this year, will provide that unfair terms in contracts may be declared void and unenforceable. Many businesses that contract with consumers using standard form contracts are likely to be affected by the new laws and may need to reassess the terms of their contracts as well as their risk management practices.

A recent case represents a milestone in the consideration of disputes involving cross-border online gambling transactions.

The judges confirmed the entitlement of interstate bookmakers to provide and promote these services across Australia.