If you manage or run a website you should consider any legal implications and risks that may arise from users accessing and using your website. The type and purpose of a website affects the types of issues and risks that need to be managed.
The Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, which came into effect on 1 October 2010, sees the Federal Government provide tax payer-funded paid parental leave. However, in the majority of cases employers will be required to physically distribute payment to their eligible employees, from 1 July 2011.
With the season of Christmas parties, Spring racing and social events fast approaching, it’s time for employers to take stock of their potential exposure to risk of litigation involving sexual harassment, a legal expert warns.
Creating business value through innovation is a key factor in the success of many businesses. But what happens when your idea or product has been stolen?
Adepto Publications Pty Ltd is alleged to have been ‘blowing’ advertisers, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission instituting proceedings against the company in the Federal Court, Sydney.
Following a number of viral and successful YouTube parody videos, Theodore Saidden, creator of “Superwog”, decided to take things to the next level and capitalise on his success – by selling t-shirts.
The NSW Anti-Discrimination Board has granted an exception to the Anti-Discrimination act to Trivett Automotive which will enable the company to recruit females only.
Legal entrepreneur Jeremy Szwider is the brainchild behind the innovative Bespoke Law. With global headquarters in Melbourne, this is the first virtual law firm of its kind to hit Australian shores.
No matter the size of your company, if you are a director, you have a number of duties and responsibilities to both the company and the public.
Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer are set to face court over the collapse of One.Tel in 2001 after accounting firm Pitcher Partners filed a statement of claim with the Federal Court against One.Tel seeking $244 million in damages.
