ArticleDJ in the Doghouse: What you need to know about moral rightsA DJ was recently ordered to pay damages to Pitbull for moral rights infringement in respect of a Pitbull song.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers
Article"I am, you are, we are Australian".The Government used the song at citizenship ceremonies so the Copyright Tribunal fixed a price for the use of the work.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers
ArticleThe devil is in the detail ... Top 10 tips for negotiating supply agreementsSupply agreements set out supply terms and conditions must be drafted to appropriately reflect each party's intentions.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleCasual chaosChanges to the rules around casual employment cause outrage, shake things up, and leave employers with a lot to digest.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleFederal Court says Spain can't hide behind foreign state immunityWhilst the FC of Australia ordered Spain to pay various solar companies, they have not paid. Where to from here?AustraliaInternational LawMarque Lawyers
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 where the ACCC has claimed misleading and deceptive advertising and marketing.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMarque Lawyers
ArticleMedia law lessons from Donald Trump's fake dead cousinSomeone unknown breached copyright and printed an obituary in which it defamed Donald Trump as a Presidential candidate.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMarque Lawyers
ArticleI'm not racist, but… Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act – not an argument worth havingRepealing section 18C will not stop racial harassment, but you still must be accurate, reasonable and act in good faith.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMarque Lawyers
ArticleNailed! Marque Lawyers' semi-regular wrap up of who's been sprung by the ACCC and how much it cost themDiscusses penalties imposed on companies by the ACCC in 2011.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleWho’s been sprung by the ACCC and how much it cost themMarque Lawyers’ semi-regular wrap up of who’s been sprung by the ACCC and how much it cost them.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleFranchisors beware the Fair Work Acts new teethThe government has tackled the underemployment issue with the Senate passing the "Vulnerable Workers" legislation.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleBurqa burqa, jihad burqa!A burqa ban would be unconstitutional, as it explicitly prevents laws which prohibit the free exercise of any religion.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMarque Lawyers
ArticleWho owns the Aboriginal flag?Explanation & consequences of private ownership of the copyright in the aboriginal flag design.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers
ArticleWhat happens when governments dont keep their renewable energy promisesBITs and FTAs should give foreign investors the right to sue a government through binding international arbitration.AustraliaInternational LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleEsports – is it a sport, a business or both? We look at the legal issues circling this new, weird millennial thing called esportsEsports is competitive video gaming, a global industry that is tipped to have a market value of over $1 billion by 2020.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMarque Lawyers
ArticleTrade Practices Update, October 2006Following the 2003 Dawson Review of the Trade Practices Act's (the Act) competition provisions, the Federal Government has announced a new package of reforms to the Act. The changes focus on increased penalties for anti-competitive conduct such as price fixing, and reducing some of the obstacles the Act puts in front of smaller businesses.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleGood ideas get funding no matter the climateIf you are trying to raise in 2020 here are some things to think about.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleBuilding Owners Beware: Building Energy Disclosure is now compulsoryOwners of commercial buildings must have a Building Energy Efficiency Certificate when selling, leasing or subleasing.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMarque Lawyers
ArticleNaughty Prince Harry tries to do good, and look what happensAs part of his plans to promote and fundraise for the Invictus Games, Harry is trying to trade mark the 'Invictus' name.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMarque Lawyers