Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Arbitration Gains Traction
Wherever business is conducted, commercial disputes are, unfortunately, certain. Amid myriad dispute resolution options, arbitration is increasingly being embraced as an alternative to the legal process. Whenever conflicts arise – in construction, resources, finance, or [...]
Are Company Restructures the Workplace Regulator’s New Side Hustle?
It’s hard to fire people in Australia. I’ve read a judgement this month from the High Court of Australia that has wide-ranging implications for employers who may be undergoing restructures or making employees redundant; it’s [...]
Can an employee ghost your messages? Now they can!
In February 2024, the federal government passed a piece of legislation called the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024. Among other measures, the legislation mandates a right to disconnect outside work [...]
What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
IP (Intellectual property) rights can be a business’ most valuable asset. For example, Forbes magazine reported that while Disney’s 2013 hit Frozen grossed US$1.3 billion at the box office, the licensing of the IP rights [...]
A New Era for Privacy: The Statutory Tort of Invasions of Privacy
From 10 June 2025, Australian privacy law has taken a major step forward with the introduction of the statutory tort of invasions of privacy. This reform gives individuals new and direct rights to take legal [...]
The Impact of AI on Intellectual Property Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept; it’s a reality that’s reshaping various industries, including the realm of intellectual property (IP) law. As AI continues to evolve, it brings with it a [...]
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