Trade Mark Use/Copyright and Fair Dealing – AGL v Greenpeace
Trade mark owners of marks, which are logos or devices, are well advised to ensure that they own copyright in the marks, which are artistic works for the purposes of copyright. This will mean that in…
When Can You Send Unsolicited Electronic Messages?
This article examines when a business can send cold-call or unsolicited electronic messages. The answer is, broadly, only in very limited circumstances, particularly if the message has a marketing…
Advertising Health Services
Section 133 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (South Australia) Act 2010 prescribes rules for advertising health services and reads: A person must not advertise a regulated health…
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…
DWFT Report
The DWFT Report is a comprehensive publication containing news, commentary and analysis of significant contemporary legal issues impacting the Australian business community.
