You’re starting a new entity or organisation aimed at the public good: a school, church, hospital, clothing recycling centre, or public advocacy group. You’ve probably also
We are often called in to “rescue” charity applications which have either been unsuccessful or which look like they will be refused. Here we discuss what
Australian businesses should take their privacy law obligations seriously. Consumers value their privacy, and legislation clearly reflects this. Given the rapidly changing regulatory environment, it is
Executive Summary Apartment buildings must satisfy four key criteria in order to be eligible for CSV cladding rectification funding. Legal costs incurred will not be reimbursed
On 28 August, global fast food giant McDonald’s Asia Pacific LLC (McDonald’s) launched Federal Court proceedings against long-time rival Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd (Hungry Jack’s), alleging
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Treasurer and ASIC introduced several measures to accommodate the new situation. The measures address the ability of
As online retail becomes more and more prevalent, the costs to Australian businesses due to counterfeit products are increasing. It is therefore vital that consumers can
Consumer Affairs Victoria has just announced that it has reduced the requirements for charities who fundraise in Victoria. This change is the result of a long
Last weekend, the Aboriginal Flag was absent from the AFL’s Indigenous Round for the first time in fourteen years. The Indigenous Round highlighted that the Australian
Our construction lawyers have acted on matters involving bridges, mines, ports, apartment buildings, houses, commercial towers and buildings. At the start, no matter who the parties
The charity and not-for-profit (NFP) sector is a complex one from a legal and organisational perspective. There are several government organisations which regulate, oversee, or provide
1. Australia has a sizeable revenue stream and steady economy. The Australian economy has grown at a healthy pace for nearly three decades.[1] In 2019,
In 2019 we covered the then imminent introduction of the Aged Care Quality Standards (Standards), as contained within the Quality of Care Amendment (Single Quality Framework)
The following is a brief roundup of cases relevant to the construction industry. These cases primarily involve labour laws and the behaviour of both employers and
We recently discussed the Victorian Government’s recommendation to wear face masks and the responsibility of employers. The Victorian Government announced that, from 11:59pm on Wednesday 22
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the newly founded military brand – the U.S. Space Force – is losing a trade mark battle with streaming giant Netflix
A new deductible gift recipient (DGR) category for community sheds is currently in a bill before Parliament and could be available from 1 October 2020.[1] The
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered that Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Limited (Sony Europe) pay AUD$3.5 million in penalties for making false
We have recently updated this article here! The Victorian Government has recently recommended that adults living in areas under Stage restricted areas wear face masks when
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia unanimously dismissed Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC’s (Kraft) appeal of a decision entitling Bega Cheese Limited (Bega)
Celeste Barber’s staggering $51.3 million bushfire appeal demonstrates just how generous, compassionate and supportive people can be in times of need. However, the need to ask
Former Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham recently appealed IP Australia’s decision to register two trade marks featuring the initials “VB” for use on cosmetics
Given the current pandemic circumstances and general economic downturn, construction contracts have greater risk elements than ever before. It is important to know the rights of
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is significantly impacting the performance of contracts and the ability of businesses to carry out their contractual obligations. We
While many public and private organisations are protecting their staff and vulnerable members of the community from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through social distancing and working
The Gender Equality Bill 2019 (Vic) passed through the Parliament at the end of February 2020, which the State’s Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams heralded as
On 18 March 2020, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) published a statement and comprehensive guidance to assist Australian Government agencies and private sector
Registered charities which are incorporated as companies limited by guarantee will also be affected by the Federal Government’s initiative to provide temporary relief to financially distressed
Part of the Federal Government’s response to COVID-19 has been the announcement of $189 billion stimulus package. Included within this package are payments and initiatives which
Headlines in all media sources have been dominated by COVID-19, or the coronavirus, and governments around the globe are ramping up their protective measures to combat
The ACNC has published commentary on how the COVID-19 crisis will affect the ACNC, as well as charities and not-for-profits. The comments recognise the current climate
Headlines in all media sources have been dominated by COVID-19, or the coronavirus, and governments around the globe are ramping up their protective measures to combat
On 28 November 2018, the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM, released the new Aged Care Quality Standards (Standards), contained within the
So, you’ve concocted an invention that you’re thinking of patenting, what next? Keeping your invention secret is an important start, since any public disclosure may invalidate
The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (the Act) – an Act to amend the Privacy Act 1988 – comes into force on 22 February 2018. We have provided a brief overview as
For the third consecutive year, we are delighted to announce that Francis Abourizk Lightowlers (FAL Lawyers) founding partner, Jenni Lightowlers, has been recognised for Excellence in
Congratulations to FAL’s founding Partner, Jenni Lightowlers, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University on 6 October 2016. Honorary degrees are conferred by the
There has been a recent flurry of activity among exporters of technology or software as the new provisions under the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 (Act) become operative
We are delighted to announce that FAL’s founding partner, Jenni Lightowlers, has been recognised for Excellence in Client Service in the Health and Life Sciences at
One of Australia’s most respected innovation and commercialisation lawyers has been recognised at the 2015 International Law Office (ILO) and Lexology Client Choice Awards in London. Jenni Lightowlers,
Businesses should check to ensure that they have the right tools in place to capture valuable intellectual property (IP) benefits created by their employees and
Many not-for-profit organisations believe their brands do little to assist in projecting their products and services to the public. Often, people working in not-for-profits are motivated
Co-branding or brand partnerships occur when two or more organisations decide to team up and work together. On many occasions this can have the potential of
Currently between 50-60% of the value of a fashion business belongs to its brand, making brands the single most valuable intangible asset of the sector. In
Allocating Risk One essential function of a contract or commercial agreement is to allocate risk between the parties. Parties to contracts should, as a matter of
Apple and Amazon have recently ended their trade mark stoush (or ‘App Store’ war) over Apple’s claim for exclusive rights to use ‘App Store’ for computer
A trade mark is something that identifies your brand and distinguishes it from others. It also helps you build a reputation and brand identity with customers.
A decision was recently handed down in California awarding Facebook $2.8 million in damages for domain name ‘squatting’. The defendants in the Facebook case were found
Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 – What should research institutions and high-technology companies be doing? Now is the time to act If the best defence is a
Purpose of paper This article explores the circumstances where it is necessary for State and Commonwealth governments to bind third parties, to comply with the Model
Overview A well-drafted restraint of trade (ROT) clause, like a well-constructed gate, can offer valuable protection to your business. A poorly put-together ROT clause is likely
Overview Head contractors can avoid being painfully squeezed between what their clients want and what their subcontractors will deliver by involving potential sub-contractors early in the
Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011 – Further consultation recommended Overview The university and research sectors can breathe an interim sigh of relief as further stakeholder consultation
Effective 1 June 2012, FAL Lawyers has been appointed to the Commonwealth’s whole-of-government Legal Services Multi-Use List (LSMUL). Appointment to the LSMUL means that FAL is
The decision of the Full Federal Court in University of Western Australia v Gray sent ripples (if not shockwaves) through academia and its research partners (see our earlier
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Licensing has again named and recommended three FAL Lawyers in its list of the World’s 250 Leading Patent and Technology Licensing Lawyers:
The decision of Justice French of the Federal Court in University of Western Australia v Gray (No 20) [2008] FCA 498 should prompt industry partners to review the
Synopsis This article examines the ways in which moral rights can significantly impact on research projects, and the practical steps that should be taken to deal
