Understanding Constructive and Resulting Trusts
From mdl.com.au: Constructive trusts and resulting trusts are important concepts in property law that serve to address unfairness in ownership and benefits.
A constructive … read more
Business Law
Sophisticated Scam Emails Impersonating IP Attorneys
From www.iplawwatch.com: Sophisticated scam emails are circulating that impersonate IP attorneys, misleading business owners about trademark assistance.
These scams often contain urgent requests, typographical … read more
Digital businesses trading in the UK and Europe
From www.khq.com.au: Australian businesses offering digital services in the UK or EU must comply with new obligations under several major legal frameworks, including the … read more
APRA defends former execs’ private gigs
From financialnewswire.com.au: APRA defended its procedures regarding former executives who now serve on the boards of Macquarie Bank and the Australian Retirement Trust.
The … read more
Who is liable for a fraudulent invoice?
From hallandwilcox.com.au: A Western Australia District Court ruled in Mobius Group Pty Ltd v Inoteq Pty Ltd that the Defendant, Inoteq, is liable for … read more
Fashion Business Brand Protection
From LegalVision: Registering a trade mark is crucial for fashion businesses in Australia as it provides legal protection, enhances brand value, and aids in … read more
Patient Privacy: Safeguarding Healthcare Info
From legalvision.com: Healthcare providers are legally obligated to manage and protect patients’ personal information while maintaining transparency about data collection and usage.
To ensure … read more
The Positive Duty to Eliminate Sexual Harassment
From www.aicd.com.au: The introduction of the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and the focus on managing psychosocial risks underscore the need … read more
Buy now pay later providers to apply for a licence
From asic.gov.au: From 10 June 2025, providers of buy now pay later contracts in Australia will be required to hold a credit licence under … read more
Privacy law reforms: Further update
From pointonpartners.com.au: The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 has passed both Houses of Parliament and received Royal Assent, introducing measures aimed at … read more
Scammed company ordered to pay $190k
Inoteq Pty Ltd has been ordered by a District Court judge to pay over $190,000 to Mobius Group after inadvertently paying a fraudulent invoice sent … read more
Modern Slavery Act review: Key reforms on the horizon
From www.aicd.com.au: The Australian government plans to consult on reforms to the Modern Slavery Act based on an independent review, which includes introducing civil … read more
Major Projects & Construction 5 Minute Fix
From www.claytonutz.com: The Major Projects and Construction team discusses several recent legal cases concerning liquidated damages, rights on termination, and procedural fairness in arbitration. … read more
Major Projects & Construction
From www.claytonutz.com: The ACT Supreme Court ruled that “nil” liquidated damages do not preclude a party’s right to common law damages unless explicitly stated … read more
How to prepare your clients should the police or regulators come knocking
From www.lawyersweekly.com.au: Corporate lawyers and in-house counsel need to proactively prepare clients for potential onsite investigations by police and regulators, especially in light of … read more