Lessons From Theranos
Takeaways for Australian directors from the fall of Silicon Valley’s brightest star
Vendor Safety Nets
Big transactions come with big risk. Our M&A team has put together a quick guide to limiting Vendor liability in large transactions
Bind Games
Whether under Contract or on the guillotine, execution is a serious matter with potentially grave consequences
Personal and Confidential Information: Employer Obligations to Employees
Much has been written, and many cases have been litigated, in relation to the obligations of employees to keep confidential information of their employer confidential, and not to misuse the…
Privacy Week - Top Tips
This week is Privacy Week! In recognition of this, we hope to raise awareness by each day sharing a short tip for business owners to help them comply with their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Another DW Fox Tucker “Best Lawyer” Joins the List & Two More Are “Ones to Watch”
The Australian Financial Review has announced the 2022 Best Lawyers Awards, and DW Fox Tucker is delighted to confirm that, for another year running, our presence in the listings has grown once…
Domain Names and Cyber Security
There may not be an immediately obvious connection between the domain names of a business and cyber security precautions. However, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released an Alert…
Termination of the Naval Group’s Australian Contract: What It Means for Local Subcontractors
The Morrison Government’s decision to terminate the Naval Group’s contract for the construction and delivery of 12 attack-class Submarines came with little warning, although it has been evident for…
Music to Artists' Ears: Palmer to Pay Up Big for "Flagrant" Copyright Infringement
On 30 April 2021, Justice Katzmann of the Federal Court of Australia handed down her judgment in the matter of Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd v Clive Frederick Palmer [2021] FCA 434. For those…
When are Directors Liable for Misleading or Deceptive Conduct, Passing off, Trade Mark Infringement or Unconscionable Conduct?
“What is the line between inspiration and appropriation?”
DWFT Report
The DWFT Report is a comprehensive publication containing news, commentary and analysis of significant contemporary legal issues impacting the Australian business community.