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What exactly is an advertising sign-off?
Injunctions are Court orders that can restrain almost any conduct. Prohibitory, Mandatory, and Ex Parte injunctions can be sought if serious question to be tried, urgency, damages would not suffice, and the balance of convenience favours the applicant.
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Reverse engineering of software – legal boundaries?
Reverse engineering software in Australia is complex, with legal implications and cases providing authority on “infringing” verses “non-infringing” reverse engineering. Courts have provided some protection to intellectual property (IP) through licence agreements and distinguishing between ideas and expressions of a program.
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Facebook comments ruled as workplace bullying
A ruling by the Fair Work Commission has broadened the concept of ‘being at work’ to include activities authorized or permitted by the employer. Learn more about how this could affect your workplace and why it’s important to have a strong social media policy in place.
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Proposed anti-bullying laws to target social media platforms
The Federal Government is introducing legislation to protect children from online bullying on social media. Find out more about the powers the Children’s e-Safety Commissioner will have to address this issue.
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Cupid Media risks privacy of the dateless
The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) requires entities to take reasonable steps to secure personal information.
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Businesses obligations when trading online – CC Act 2010 (Cth)
This article provides an overview of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and its application to online sales, including provisions relating to misleading conduct, single price representation, unconscionable conduct, unfair contract terms and remedies for contraventions.
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Implied terms in software development – the submarine in the code
Court resolves copyright in code without contract. Evidence leads to declaration of ownership and orders to deliver source code. Court implies term limiting the Respondent’s hourly rate claim.
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ACCC guide on online user reviews
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released guidelines to help businesses navigate the complexities of online reviews. Learn how to manage reviews, remove fake ones, and stay compliant with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Read on to find out more.
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Businesses’ obligations when trading online – Competition and Consumer Act 2010
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) provides legal remedies for those aggrieved by a business’s online conduct, such as penalties, damages, etc. This article explores remedies for misleading, deceptive, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms.
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