Australia's enhanced 'unfair contract terms' laws come into effect on 9 November 2023, covering a broader class of existing and future contractual arrangements than ever before. The reforms have important...
The Federal Court has confirmed the high bar for proving unconscionable conduct, dismissing an appeal by the ACCC to overturn the trial judge's finding that Mazda did not act unconscionably...
In its 2023-24 compliance and enforcement priorities, the ACCC is placing an increased focus on areas that have been acutely impacted by the current pressures to the Australian economy, consumers...
On 10 March 2023, the Federal Court ordered Australian online book retailer Booktopia to pay $6 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations on its website and in...
The application of intellectual property laws, in particular copyright principles, to the creation and use of AI-generated works raises nuanced questions of copyright ownership and infringement.
A decision of the UK Supreme Court in the long-running dispute between a public art gallery and its residential neighbours has provided a rare example of the law of private...
The recent amendments to the SOCI Act send a clear message to responsible entities of critical infrastructure assets that risk management (including cybersecurity risk management) must be prioritised and form...
The Victorian Court of Appeal has held that the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can no longer hear domestic building disputes involving the interpretation or application of federal legislation.
The rapid growth of digital technologies presents new challenges for defamation laws. This article examines the question ''can I sue Google for defamation?''
In April 2022, Elon Musk entered into a legally binding agreement to purchase Twitter for USD$44 billion. As the ink dried on the contract, Musk began looking for a way...
Almost twelve months have passed since the mandatory breach reporting amendments to the Corporations Act and National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 came into effect.
This case review examines insurance policies covering cyber risks and causation, and the associated 'directness' requirement.
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