Intellectual property (IP) is the ownership of ideas, designs, names or logos. IP can be a valuable business asset, and allows you to take enforcement action for a breach of your rights easily. In this article we provide an overview of the different types of Intellectual Property and look at the basics for protecting your… Read More
Purchasing commercial properties can be a valuable investment but there are numerous important decisions which need to be made to determine how profitable that investment will be. One of the most significant is what kind of investment property you may be purchasing – Torrens (freehold) or Strata title? This article will examine both of these… Read More
On the 23rd of July 2021, the Federal Court ordered Lorna Jane Pty Ltd to pay $5 million in fines for making false and misleading claims to consumers in relation to its “LJ Shield Activewear” line of products. The company admitted that in July of 2020, it falsely represented that the activewear “stopped the spread”… Read More
The Fair Work Commission recently handed down an interesting finding on the issue of dishonesty in the workplace as grounds for dismissal. Whilst the Commission had previously held that dishonest conduct was grounds for dismissal, the recent case discussed in this article exemplifies the need for a nexus between dishonest conduct and dismissal. Valid reasons… Read More
Disclaimer: Following the publishing of this blog, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 was passed into law. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this article as laws are subject to change. We recommend that you seek the most up-to-date law. The government has introduced the Federal Circuit… Read More