Legislation responds to technology In the UK, the recently enacted Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act, Instagram Act as it is referred to, has controversially dealt with images posted online on social media and photo sharing ...
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Vexed question The question of what constitutes a ‘genuine redundancy’ is a perennial and vexed one. Getting it wrong can land an employer in hot water. This is particularly so in the unfair dismissal jurisdiction where employers ...
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No longer an option – a social media policy could keep you out of court. A serious legal concern for employers is that ‘vicarious liability’ may be attributed to employers for discriminatory or defamatory comments made by ...
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What is the TGA? The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) administers the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) (Act) and is responsible for regulating therapeutic goods including: medicines; medical devices and implants; ...
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Much to consider. Litigation can be a time consuming and costly process. Also to consider is the emotional burden of being involved in what is often a protracted and invasive process. The pains of litigation can also be inherently ...
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Special attention. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sometimes release details of industries or target groups that will be receiving their attention, either by media releases or in public speeches. Putting ...
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Courts – the land that time forgot no more? Social media may now have a more commercial significance for lawyers. Service of court documents in Australia has extended beyond traditional means such as in person or via post. A ...
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Cybersquatting. Cybersquatting occurs when people register domain names in bad faith with the intention of making a profit from the goodwill of a trade mark that they do not own. One of the earliest examples of a written definition ...
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Ubiquitous. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram are crucial communication tools for businesses. A study, commissioned by LinkedIn, found 81% of small to medium enterprises use social media, ...
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