Counterfeit goods are becoming available increasingly in many jurisdictions around the globe, including Australia, thereby depriving rights owners of significant income derived from their creative endeavours as well as completely disregarding Australia's Intellectual Property laws.

Witnesses should be aware of their right to claim the privilege against self-incrimination, and when and how it can be claimed. It is important to not inadvertently waive the privilege by voluntarily giving incriminating evidence.

If implemented, the recommendations will make significant changes to the Australian online gaming regulatory landscape.

This decision is important because it is the first time the ACCC has opposed the acquisition of an undeveloped site.

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has this month released Regulatory Guide 43 in relation to obtaining relief from financial reporting obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

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

ASIC is now responsible for registering business names throughout Australia.

The article explores some common issues that the board of a target company may face in an unsolicited takeover bid.

In 2009, a Parliamentary Joint Committee inquiry was conducted into financial products and services in Australia.

The judge required evidence of legal opinions as to the liquidator's prospects of success in the potential litigation.

Global companies often find cybersquatters who try to register domain names which suggest association with their brand.

These decisions present a unique opportunity for governments to adopt a coordinated approach to online gambling.

A discussion of the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal in Fairfax Digital v District Court.

Businesses operating in Australia must comply with federal, state and territory statutes, particularly Privacy Act 1988.

Today’s High Court decision in Betfair & Anor -v- Western Australia is a watershed in the regulation of betting exchanges and other wagering and sportsbetting operators as well as other Internet businesses in Australia.

If Australian companies make false testimonials on the internet, those companies can still face injunction in Australia.

As administrators or liquidators of a corporate group, insolvency practitioners must inquire for a GST representative.

Sunrise period: the first registration period of the .xxx domain name creation process, has begun.

In a high profile case demonstrating the seriousness with which Australia's competition regulator, the ACCC will pursue those involved in breaches of the TPA, the ACCC has commenced criminal proceedings against the chairman of the Visy Group of companies.

This case highlights the attention by Victorian authorities to advertising by betting operators involving inducements.