When you think of intellectual property (IP) you may think of copyright in artistic works, trademarks and inventions. However, teachers can create IP more often than you think – then the question arises, who owns that IP? In this article Emily Shoemark outlines some of the issues associated with IP in schools. What is IP?
In this article Dennis Martin discusses some of the recent developments in the area of internet giants, particularly in light of the recent Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report on its Digital Platforms Inquiry, which was published on 26 July 2019. Background The commentariat is increasingly expressing concern that the internet behemoths – Google, Facebook,
In this article Emily Shoemark and Margaret Young outline the details of a recent case in which the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) awarded a woman $150,000 in damages after being a victim of sexual harassment by a colleague – both in and out of the workplace – and the significance of this case
In 2018, modern awards in Australia were updated to include an allowance for 5 days unpaid leave for domestic and family violence issues. Our earlier article on those changes can be accessed here. Since that time, the entitlement has been extended to all employees in Australia, including casual employees. This includes all employees who are
There has never been an easy guide to builders’ licensing or builders' statutory warranties and insurance. In light of the growth of building defects and complaints, Dennis Martin has set out a simple overview of some of the important aspects of building licensing and relevant statutory warranties and insurance. Legislation The ACT government’s website (www.planning.act.gov.au)
Moving into a retirement village should be a chapter of life that you look forward to – whether it’s for the community living or the additional services and lifestyle choices available. However, contracts associated with retirement villages can be complex. In this article Gerald Santucci outlines recent changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2012 (ACT)
Highly qualified people from around the world who are considering applying for a permanent visa often consult us due to our expertise in this area. Many of our clients have a disability or children with disabilities. In this article Dominic Cookman outlines some of the barriers families face when wanting to migrate to Australia if
Many people in our community live in NSW, but Canberra is their main centre for work, shopping and recreational activities. If they're buying a property, however, they may not realise the differences between the ACT and NSW conveyancing systems. In this series of articles, Margaret Young explores differences between the ACT and NSW systems related
Psychological injuries can be just as debilitating, or even more so, than physical injuries. In this article Amber Wang discusses the definitions of workplace injuries in a compensation setting, and when compensation might be recoverable. Psychological injuries Knowledge and acceptance surrounding psychological injuries has improved significantly in the last few decades. Beyond Blue estimates that 3
Have you ever wondered about the difference between swearing and affirming an affidavit? In this article Jane Garraway explains how they differ. Affidavit An affidavit is a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. Affidavits must be signed in front of a witness who is an ‘authorised person’. It is
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