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What is the proposed “patent box” tax incentive?
The Federal Government has announced a ‘patent box’ tax regime to boost Australian biotech and medtech innovators with a $206 million corporate tax cut. Learn more about the scope, qualifications and prerequisites for patenting an invention.
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Shareholder oppression – a taxonomy of corporate wrongs
This article examines the concept of shareholder oppression and provides examples of when the Court has found oppressive conduct, as well as when it has not. It also outlines the remedies the Court prefers when faced with oppressive conduct.
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Accessory liability and copyright infringement
Manufacturers and service providers can be held liable for copyright infringement, but when? This article examines the legal implications of the Sea Shepherd (UK) v Fish & Fish Ltd [2015] UKSC 10 case and accessory liability.
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Changes for casual employment – employer’s responsibilites
The Fair Work Amendment Act 2021 (Cth) has changed the landscape of employment for casual employees. Employers need to be aware of the amended definition of casual employees, the “casual conversion” option and the requirement to provide a Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS).
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Are fiduciary duties owed by former company directors?
A former director’s duties and responsibilities to their previous company may not end with their resignation. Find out how the Advanced Fuels Technology Pty Ltd v Blythe & Ors [2018] VSC 286 case explored this concept and what the Court had to say.
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Palmer breaches copyright – liable for $1.5m AUD in damages
Court found Respondent infringed copyright of Daniel “Dee” Snider’s works, awarding $1.5M for flagrant, contumelious infringements. It was found as not fair and not satirical/parodical.
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Cost awards in unfair dismissal cases – part 1
Employers in Australia must be aware of potential costs involved when defending an unfair dismissal claim at the Fair Work Commission. Despite success, employers rarely get the option to recover costs from the complainant employee.
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Dundas Lawyers celebrates 10th anniversary
Dundas Lawyers is celebrating 10 years of excellence in 2021. Learn more about their decade of success, including hundreds of articles and a nine-part series licensed to the Television Education Network Pty Ltd. Discover more on their website.
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Implied terms in copyright licensing
Court determines scope of implied licence for digital content, emphasizing need for clear written terms to protect intellectual property rights.
