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Do I have an implied licence for software?
This article examines the implications of a Federal Court case, which awarded over $1.1 million in damages for unlicensed software use. Learn more about the decision and key principles for software licencing that businesses should consider.
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Parliament passes Government surveillance bill
The Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2021 added three (3) warrants, allowing law enforcement to access data and take control of online accounts to obtain evidence of serious online crime.
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Data breach compliance and response plans
Dundas Lawyers create tailored data breach response plans to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Plans include actions, registers, records, tests and tasks. Get an obligation-free and confidential discussion to learn more.
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Cost awards in unfair dismissal cases – part 4
This article examines the rare but possible situation in which an employee could be liable to pay the employer’s costs in an Application under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Find out more about this situation and the case of Ewan Chapman v Ignis Labs Pty Ltd t/a Ignis Labs [2021] FWCFB 932.
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The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) – explained
Australian businesses with annual consolidated revenue of AUD$100 million or more must now file a Modern Slavery Statement to the government’s online register, addressing modern slavery risks and due diligence/remediation processes. Lower revenue entities can also file voluntarily.
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Cost awards in unfair dismissal cases – part 3
This article looks at when costs orders can be imposed on a party to an unfair dismissal application, with an example of how costs orders can be imposed on a complainant employee.
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What are exclusive supply contracts?
The Court must consider whether the applicant has no other effective remedy, and if the information is sought for criminal proceedings, that there is a reasonable potential it will lead to conviction.
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Software royalties and income tax – explained
Discover how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)’s draft Taxation Ruling 2021/D4 could affect your business. Learn more about the expanded scope of what is considered a royalty for income tax purposes and the potential tax implications.
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The Australian Cyber Law Map – overview
The Australian Cyber Law Map provides clarity on ever-changing legal landscape, covering commercial enterprises, cyber offences, infrastructure, international law, national security and personal rights. A source for understanding laws and providing safety/security in the digital age.







