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| Seal The Deal - Signing contract documents legally in the e-age |
| Often, not enough attention is given to the procedure for executing contractual documentation when finalising an agreement. |
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| Optus fined $110,000 |
| On 14 January 2009, the Australian Communications and Media Authority issued Optus Networks Pty Limited with two infringement notices. |
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| "Mod-Chips" - Do not infringe copyright - a compromise between users and copyright owners |
| In a rare decision, the High Court has unanimously held that "mod-chipping" of Sony PlayStation consoles is not an infringement of the anti-circumvention provisions contained in the Copyright Act 1969 (Cth). |
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| Broadband internet via Power lines |
| World leading communications development allowing access to broadband internet through powerlines will be tested in Hobart. |
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| Misleading Internet Advertising |
| The ACCC has written to the Trading Post following a complaint by Stickybeek Australia Pty Limited that the Trading Post had sponsored a link to Stickybeek's name from Google (an internet search engine). |
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| The Internet and your Trade Mark - Protecting your business from overseas internet suppliers |
| The Internet has drastically altered how goods are offered for sale. Consumers can now browse the online catalogues of suppliers located all over the world, and with the click of a button, order goods from London, Istanbul or Hong Kong and have them delivered to their door within 24 hours. |
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| Can employers spy on employee e-mails? |
| The Carr Government recently announced that it will introduce legislation to protect employees' private e-mails from the prying eyes of employers. |
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| Spam Hampered by New Act |
| On 11 April 2004 Australia's Spam Act 2003 came into effect. The legislation prohibits the sending of unsolicited commercial electronic messages, including e-mail and mobile phone generated messages (SMS). |
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| Internet content - Australian court upholds rejection of racial hatred |
| A Federal Court decision has affirmed the powers of Australian courts to make orders about the use of the internet. It also provides important clarification about the scope of the Racial Discrimination Act to protect against hatred and vilification. |
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| E-Business for Small Business |
| The Commonwealth recently launched an e-business guide for small businesses. |
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| Online contracts or licences |
| Does your business have a web-site and do online contracts or licences form part of your transactions? If so, you should know when your online agreements are binding and when they are not. |
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| Privacy now Universal |
| If your business earns $3 million or less, you may now need to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) |
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| Confidentiality over the internet |
| A recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court illustrates that employers need to take care when posting information on their website. |
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| The Internet is not a defamation-free zone |
| A landmark decision regarding defamation and the Internet was handed down recently in the Victorian Supreme Court: Gutnick v Dow Jones & Co Inc. |
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| Microsoft's settlement offer for private lawsuits rejected |
| The US District Court has refused to approve a settlement deal between Microsoft and more than 100 private anti-trust lawsuits. |
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| Federal Government's anti-trust case continues |
| Meanwhile, the US Federal Government's anti-trust case has taken a distinctive turn. The US District Court has ordered Microsoft to make available its core computer code for its Windows software to the lawyers acting for the nine states who want the software maker to compete more fairly with its rivals. |
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| Watch for Privacy |
| The Privacy Amendment Act ("the Act") started on 21 December and governs collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal and sensitive information. |
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| French Blocked from Yahoo! Net Auctions |
| In May a French judge ordered Yahoo! to block access to areas of its web site selling Nazi-related goods. The case, which raises complex issues regarding the jurisdiction of national courts over global Internet companies, has recently been upheld. |
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| Clark McNamara Lawyers Develops Major Australian Legal Portal |
| A vast amount of legal information is available on the Internet. However, until now it has been very difficult to search and access this information quickly and easily. In association with a leading IT and document management supplier, Clark McNamara Lawyers have developed a solution. |
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| A Site-Owner's Guide to Web Hosting Agreements |
| Issues to consider when entering a web hosting agreement. |
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| An E-tailer's Checklist |
| Contrary to popular belief, the virtual market place is not a legal free for all. Careful preparation is needed when setting up an e-venture. Clark McNamara Lawyers have devised 10 simple tips to prepare you for safer cyber dealing. |
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| Displaying Fore-site - Drafting Web Site Development Contracts |
| Whether you are taking your first tentative steps into the brave new world of e-commerce or are already an established player in the "real" commercial world, owning your own web site has become a must. Whatever the chosen form of your site, when contracting with a web developer to create it, regard must be had to far more than the site's aesthetic appeal. |
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| Cyber Safe? Liability for Unauthorised Use of Credit Card Details |
| In response to Consumer concerns, many E-tailers have secure payment systems. These systems however, do not prevent those with authorised access to the decrypted details, from using these details in an unauthorised manner. So who pays if security is breached? |
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