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A recent European IP law fight re-ignited when both companies sought to register their trademarks at the community level.

The practice of parallel importing is a hot topic in Australia at the moment.

Discussion of the contractual dispute between a former Spice Girl and two of Australia's free to air television networks.

Discusses the nature of caveats in WA and when they should be lodged.

The GST Determination discusses the GST consequences of the sale of a commercial property subject to a continuing lease.

In KPC Herning (C-71/18), the taxpayer, a property developer and construction company, entered into an arrangement with a low-rent housing body for the creation of social housing units on land ...

The luxury Italian brand Bottega Veneta has been granted trademark protection for its weave design by the TTAB.

The Takeovers Panel (Panel) has arguably extended its policy on frustrating action with its decision in the matter of MacarthurCook Limited [2008] ATP 20.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (the Committee) has recently recommended an amendment to the Corporations Act which if adopted will limit public access to the share register of Australian companies.

The ATO has released its draft ruling on ‘ordinary time earnings’ for superannuation guarantee purposes - SGR 2008/D2. When finalised, it will replace SGR 94/4.

The Victorian Government recently introduced the Crime Amendment (Bullying) Bill 2011 into State Parliament, which will provide a maximum jail term of ten years for perpetrators found guilty of workplace bullying.

In times of economic decline, employers pay very close attention to their bottom line. As a result, underperforming employees will often be the first in the firing line. But what is the best way to deal with such employees?

On 24 February 2011, the Paid Parental Leave (Reduction of Compliance Burden for Employers) Amendment Bill 2010 was voted down by Parliament. This Bill sought to reverse the requirement under the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 (Cth) (PPL Act) that employers administer Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme payments on behalf of the government by passing on the PPL instalments from the government to an eligible employee.

The global financial crisis has placed the nature and structure of executive remuneration under increased scrutiny.

Employers who receive a notice to produce documents from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and/or the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) often simply hand over large numbers of documents. Sometimes they deliver documents when they do not need to do so.

The EPA has issued a clear warning to business - understand the law, your obligations and ensure you are complying. The EPA intends to reinstate its role as the regulator and authority on the environment in Victoria. It intends to be more consistent, more transparent and take more responsibility. It expects business to do the same.

By way of background, phase II of the Resource Management Reform Programme focuses on the issues relating to particular sectors and the need for improved interaction between the Resource Management Act (RMA) and other statutes. It has ten related work streams. The first four streams relate to aquaculture, infrastructure, urban design and water. The reforms also seek to develop the scope, functions and structure of the proposed Environmental Protection Authority. The next four work streams involv