This article explains the intricacies of doing business in Europe, especially in the European Union, and the effects of the latest directives regarding ecommerce. The list of handy websites will help you research whatever question you’re facing at the moment regarding doing business in Europe electronically.
Companies using third-party websites to promote growth enjoy many benefits: cheap, effective exposure; real-time consumer feedback and interaction; and relevancy in a changing market. there are risks, however, when marketing to social networks. Avoid the pitfalls and understand the legal issues lurking behind the walls and tweets.
This sample shows that employees are personally responsible for the content they publish on social networking websites or any other form of user-generated media.
A comprehensive employment survey discussing the job market in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, the Middle East, Australia, Asia, and North and Latin America.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
This Quick Counsel provides a high level overview of key aspects of Australian contract law for those doing business in Australia or entering into contracts governed by Australian law.
Linking to protected content on a free website does not constitute an unauthorised "communication to the public", according to the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) (Case C-466/12 Svensson) on 13 February 2014. Read more about this decision in this Ashurst article.
This paper gives valuable insight, based on a depth of experience and keen observation, into the representative business models prevalent in the labour and employment field in Australia.
The US sports and entertainment industries are pushing the envelope on privacy as they mine collective behavioral data from fans and consumers. To avoid the cross-hairs of the Federal Trade Commission, in-house counsel must ensure compliance with myriad statutes and regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CAN-SPAM and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In-house counsel must work effectively with their technology and marketing departments regarding the acquisition, use and protection of this data. This panel will cover strategies for addressing vulnerabilities and avoiding exposure in terms of marketing practices and data security. It will also cover what companies need to know about communicating with fans and consumers about data mining, including mistakes to avoid when drafting privacy policies.
Jack Richardson Oration. Speech delivered by Fiona McLeod SC, President, Law Council of Australia at the High Court of Australia, Canberra.
This article outlines the steps that should be taken after an employee is caught steeling from the company.
What do you advise your company to do when someone starts a website that airs your company's dirty laundry, true and untrue, in public? In this article, six attorneys identify and debate key issues for you, offering practical tips for responding to anonymous cyber-gripers culled from the latest case law.
A federal district court rules on a case based on the contractual language used in the agreement between the two parties.
The Covid-19 health crisis has affected the way businesses operate around the world. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about the impact to Australian and New Zealand foreign investments, commercial real estate and subsidies for employees. This resource was published by Meritas in April 2020.
Nearly every company has a website and uses the internet as a means for marketing and selling its products and services. Here's a plan for protecting your company's trademarks and domain names in cyberspace.
This article discusses how recent court decisions have empowered the consumer. For example, in Australia, a leading residential housing developer was slapped with hefty fines for deceptive conduct; real estate developers in India have also found themselves in the regulator’s sights.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Australian market.
This Top Ten takes a look at the top ten considerations that operators of sports and entertainment venues should give related to the ADA's requirements.
When an employee parts ways with the company, it isn’t just a box of office decor that gets carried out the door: Any skills or information learned on the job is now potentially benefiting your competition. Many variables can affect the successful application of a non-compete agreement. This article explains how different countries handle non-compete agreements and what the alternatives are to protecting your company’s resources.
Have you ever thought about what advice you’d offer your younger self? The ACC Australia: Women in the House publication profiled ten equally impressive in-house counsel from the Australia and Asia-Pacific region, to understand their career paths and the decisions that led them to their current in-house roles.
This article deals with employment practices in Australia which are heavily affected by statutory provisions, tax, superannuation as well as market forces.
This is a sample contract where Sponsor desires to engage Developer to develop, create, test, and deliver a Web Site as a work made for hire and to house the Web Site on Developer's Web Server and make the Web Site available for browsing on the Internet.
A letter notifying a website that it is illegally selling copyright products. Letter states that the company has not received information and instructs the company to cease the infringment.
Read this 2010 Clarion Award-winning column!
Bill Mordan appraises the impact of social networking websites and forums on businesses and professionals around the globe.
In Australia, whistleblowers are protected by law and recently, are gaining more protections. In this article, learn more about how company's interact with whistleblowers, who constitutes a whistleblower and how in-house counsel can prepare for such issues.
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