ArticleOMG (Oh my Google)!The ACCC is suing Google for misleading conduct and false or misleading representations regarding personal information.AustraliaPrivacyMarque Lawyers
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ArticleNailed! Marque Lawyers’ semi-regular wrap up of who’s been sprung by the ACCC and how much it cost themThis article discusses recent cases in which the ACCC has claimed misleading and deceptive advertising and marketing.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMarque Lawyers
ArticleYour defects warranty will soon be defectiveThe requirements for defects warranties given by manufacturers, retailers and service providers to consumers will be regulated from 1 January 2012AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleConsumer law update: Sleep easier by keeping your advertising accurateThis is an example of how a campaign can fall foul of the ACL, which is quite strict about not misleading consumers.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMarque Lawyers
ArticleAdverse Action Claims - so hot right nowAdverse action claims, when employees exercise a "workplace right", are the current trend in employment litigation.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleAre we off to the polls on 2 July? Just what is this ABCC anyway?Legislation to re-establish the ABCC and to place tougher obligations on unions is the subject of a parliamentary recall.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleNew laws to tackle workplace bullying: will they work?The Government has introduced amendments to the Fair Work Act to enable the Commission to make "stop bullying orders".AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleUR FIRED = OK? - Dismissal by SMSWhile this case of dismissal by SMS was not unfair, traditional communication is preferred for disciplinary matters.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleVictoria! Get your labour hire licence applications inThe labour hire licensing trend is sweeping across Australia and non-compliance could lead to hefty fines for providers.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleThe Sri Lankan asylum seeker injunction – what’s the deal?The return of Tamil and Sinhalese asylum seekers to Sri Lanka has triggered an urgent High Court injunction application.AustraliaImmigrationMarque Lawyers
ArticleBeyoncé v Feyoncé – Queen Bey says no to bad trade mark infringing punsBeyoncé has filed a suit against Feyonce Inc for trade mark infringement, unfair competition and trademark dilution. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers
ArticleSeeing double denim: copyright infringement in New ZealandThe NZ High Court is getting fashion conscious, ruling for G-Star in a copyright infringement claim against Jeanswest.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers
ArticleSpotify and Ministry of Sound settle copyright infringement claim in UKIf Ministry of Sound had a crack at Spotify here in Australia, they could have forced Spotify to delete the playlists.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers
ArticleArbitration - Lovers or friends: Do you need to start over if the fighting never ends?Imagine if parties agree to lower their guns and sign a settlement agreement to resolve an arbitration before it begins, but then one party doesn't honour the bargain.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMarque Lawyers
ArticleSatire under fire: can satire be defamatory?Satire can definitely be defamatory, so if you are writing satire, you should have a good think about a defamation risk.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMarque Lawyers
ArticleThe defamation truth defence is under fireThe truth defence in defamation proceedings is becoming increasingly complex and difficult for journalists to make out.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMarque Lawyers
ArticleThe social media minefield – how to not get suedSo, your brand is big on social media? Here are our top 5 survival tips for not getting yourself sued.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMarque Lawyers
ArticleACCC sues petrol retailers for price sharingPetrol retailers are allegedly price sharing via a website which provides petrol price data on an almost real-time basis.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawMarque Lawyers