A recent Federal Court case serves as a reminder to Australian businesses to actively use their registered trade marks in real commercial contexts. Failure to do so may expose them to legal challenges.
With the rise of OnlyFans as a social media platform in Australia, employers may need to consider reviewing and amending their social media policies, to include disclosures made on employment about social media content.
Nearly 10 years on from the introduction of the anti-bullying jurisdiction, the volume of cases in 2023 might indicate that the jurisdiction is becoming more popular with employees.
The recent decision handed down in Hunt Leather Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW [2023] NSWSC 840, has upheld a claim for private nuisance brought in relation to the interference caused by the NSW Government's Sydney Light Rail project.
A recent case in the NSW Court of Appeal has highlighted the importance of ensuring Strata Management Statements are in accordance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW).
Crush and Haul Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority [2023] NSWLEC 1367 involved a class 1 merits review relating to the deemed refusal of an application for an EPL for a quarry in Dirty Creek, near Coffs Harbour.