Licence to…..what? The nature of IP licensing in Australia
A core tenet of IP regulation is that it incentivises creativity, anointing IP creators with rights to protect and exploit…
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Code complacency can be costly… and the ACCC can fine you!
Jim’s Group, in its capacity as franchisor for the Jim’s Dog Wash franchise system, has been fined $24,420 after being issued…
Reminder: Critical infrastructure registration due this week
As we highlighted in a previous article, recent changes to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) (SoCI Act)…
Is your business as ‘green’ as you claim it is? Beware – the ACCC has announced that it “won’t hesitate” to take enforcement action in response to ‘greenwashing’
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken steps towards tackling ‘greenwashing’ in the Australian market, warning businesses that…
After much speculation, the Federal Government has released its new competition and consumer law bill to increase penalties and make unfair contract terms unlawful
On 28 September, the Federal Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 (Bill). The Bill…
Drawing the line in apprehended bias cases: Chen v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCAFC 41
Key points Decision-makers should be mindful of the distinction between testing an applicant’s evidence and bringing a closed mind to…