ArticleAustralia's innovation patent system under reviewTen years after its introduction, Australia's unique innovation patent system is under review.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleHow is your trade mark being used online? Google updates trade mark policy for advertisersGoogle's change of keyword policy means trademark owners must monitor uses of their marks in Google AdWords campaigns.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleUK Supreme Court reinstates settled law on enforcement of foreign judgments in insolvencyTwo recent attempts to dilute UK requirements for the enforcement of foreign judgments in insolvency have been rejected.AustraliaInternational LawClayton Utz
ArticleOn second thoughts… Revisiting decisions relying on the Acts Interpretation Act 1901The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) does not give decision-makers an automatic right to revisit a decision.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClayton Utz
ArticleRiding the outer boundaries of litigation fundingThe Court held that bringing a class action with the predominant purpose of generating legal fees is an abuse of process.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClayton Utz
ArticleWhat does it mean to exercise "reasonable commercial endeavours"?Meaning of terms "best endeavours" or "reasonable endeavours" in a contract discussed.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClayton Utz
ArticleBacking a different horse - the new Racing Queensland LimitedQueensland's three previous racing control bodies for thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing were amalgamated into one newly established control body, Racing Queensland Limited, on 1 July 2010. AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClayton Utz
ArticleHow did you get it? Customer information, marketing and complying with privacy lawBusinesses can't indiscriminately use every item of personal information they have about customers for marketing.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClayton Utz
ArticleJumping another hurdle: the Full Federal Court maintains the fine line between using Olympic themes and ambush marketingA prominent and clearly worded disclaimer in the advertisements could well protect against claims of ambush marketing.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClayton Utz
ArticleOAIC guidance to get privacy right for big dataThe draft Guide explains how the Australian Privacy Principles apply to big data and has tips for privacy law compliance.AustraliaPrivacyClayton Utz
ArticleAmendments to the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA): good for some, not so good for othersThese amendments will significantly impact the position of principals/head contractors to construction contracts.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleNSW Planning Bill finalised and introduced into ParliamentThe NSW Government has made significant changes to the new planning regime, particularly to streamline assessment.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleProposed changes seek to clarify terms contract provisions in VictoriaThese proposed changes will have practical and important implications for vendors and purchasers of land in Victoria.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleQBSA licensing changes good news for landlords, developers and participants in PPPsAmending legislation to the QBSA Act provides greater clarity as to when a person is required to hold a QBSA licence.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleSenate Committee: we need national security of payment legislation in 2018A Senate Economics Committee recommended that the Commonwealth enact uniform national security of payment legislation.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleThe Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA) may not apply to your contract after allA recent decision provides some clarity in relation to the "mining exclusion" under the Construction Contracts Act (WA).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleApplying for a private ruling can bring protection from tax penaltiesIt appears that merely applying for a private ruling can provide a form of penalty protection for the transaction.AustraliaTaxClayton Utz
ArticleDoes your mother know? Greater liability for directors & their families for company tax obligationsProposed legislation increases personal liability of directors' & their associates for non-compliance with tax laws.AustraliaTaxClayton Utz
ArticleNew Northern Territory guidelines for development and infrastructure impacting on the road networkThe NT Government of Transport released the Development Guidelines for Northern Territory Controlled Roads on 26 August 2015.AustraliaTransportClayton Utz