By Estephen Bugarin In line with global Intellectual Property standards, Australia enforces copyright laws through legislation such as the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) to safeguard the interests of IP owners. …
Understanding Directors’ Duties in Australian Law
By Jackson McKinley Directors hold an essential role in overseeing the management and shaping the decision-making process within companies. As companies are themselves individual and separate entities, the relationship of …
What does a share option plan mean for employees and are there any associated legal risks?
By Sanchit Paul Introduction Share option plans have become a popular form of employee compensation in the corporate world. These plans provide employees and directors with the opportunity to purchase …
Workplace Bullying : A Legal Perspective and Preventive Strategies
By Estephen Bugarin Introduction The topic of workplace bullying has been previously addressed in one of our prior publications on our website. It provided a brief outline of what may …
Freedom of Speech – Does Australia Have It?
By Estephen Bugarin As a sovereign state, Australia is a party to various international human rights treaties and this article will discuss the facets of the right to freedom of …
What happens to my will when I divorce or separate from my spouse?
By Teigan Hutchison Divorce and separation are complex issues that can have significant emotional, and legal ramifications. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘Family Law Act’)[1] serves as the primary …
What separates an employee from a contractor?
By Sanchit Paul Introduction When it comes to engaging with workers, distinguishing between employees and contractors is of vital importance in Australia. The classification determines various legal rights, obligations, and …
Ownership in the Age of Algorithms: Generative AI Art and Intellectual Property Law
By Hayden Nelson As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, the use of generative algorithms to produce art has become increasingly popular. However, this new form of creative expression poses …
Equitable Proprietary Interests in Australia
By Jackson McKinley Legal and equitable interests are the two main types of property interests under Australian law. Legal interests are those that are recognised by the law and are …
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Intellectual Property Law
By Truman Zhang Human fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) has been prevalent since the inception of computer science and pop culture films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Terminator …
