Media & Technology
How can you avoid unfair contract terms?

How can you avoid unfair contract terms?

By Brad Vinning and Ruby Mackenzie-Harris Business is booming, however... Have you heard about Prospa? This startup shot to Australian Financial Review fame in early June this year. It is an online lender which offers unsecured business loans to small businesses which...

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Digital Platforms Inquiry: What does it mean for you?

Digital Platforms Inquiry: What does it mean for you?

By Peter Karcher and Jake Reid What is it? In December 2017 the Federal Government directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to conduct an inquiry to examine the impact of digital search engines, social media applications and online digital...

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Bang for your buck: trade marks and domain names

Bang for your buck: trade marks and domain names

By Ruby Mackenzie-Harris and Brad Vinning Have you thought about whether you need to register your business’ domain name as a trade mark? Depending on your circumstances, this may or may not be a necessary step to protect your intellectual property (“IP”). Getting...

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Are online contracts enforceable?

Are online contracts enforceable?

By Ruby Mackenzie-Harris and Brad Vinning Do you have a website or app through which you sell goods or services? We have all accepted terms and condition online in one form or another, but as a website owner have you questioned whether they are all enforceable, or is...

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