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Essentials for proving service in Federal Court
Applicants must serve documents on Respondent personally. If evaded, can apply for Deemed or Substituted Service, with proof of attempts, and leave to serve outside Australia if overseas.
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What is a Mutual Will and why have one?
Mutual Wills are a contractual agreement between two people to ensure their children take the estate of the survivor upon death. Learn more about how to protect assets for a particular beneficiary with this method.
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Ed Sheeran wins “Shape of You” copyright case
This article examines the legal test for copyright infringement in Australia, using Ed Sheeran’s Court case in the UK as an example. Find out how the Courts determine when a song is a copy of another and what the implications are for musicians.
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$5k for a letter of demand – but why?
This article examines the costly yet necessary legal steps behind a seemingly simple letter of demand. Learn why a letter of demand can be complex and how to ensure the best result for your client.
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Influencers now regulated when promoting therapeutic goods
The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2021 (Cth) (2021 TGA Code) brings regulations for social media endorsements of therapeutic goods. Learn more about the changes and how to ensure compliance before they take effect on 1 January 2022.
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Employee share scheme reforms from 1 October 2022
Changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (CA) will reduce regulatory requirements and remove barriers for businesses to offer employee share schemes (ESS). This offers cash-poor businesses the potential to attract and retain employees who can benefit from ESS.
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Implied terms in software contracts – part two
This article examines the concept of implied terms in software contracts, including the requirements for implying a term, the process of determining implied terms, and examples of implied terms applied in software agreements.
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Australian Court: AI can’t be “inventor” in Australian patent
The Federal Court of Australia has made a groundbreaking ruling on the patentability of works created by Artificial Intelligence. Explore the implications of this decision and what it could mean for the future of patent law.
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R&D Tax Incentive and clinical trials
Find out if you are eligible for the Australian Government’s RandD Tax Incentive: companies with an aggregated turnover of
