US hip-hop mogul and producer, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, has sued an Australian online retailer, The Little Homie, and its founder, Jessica Chiha, in the Federal Court in what is shaping as a David vs Goliath battle to watch. Jay-Z is alleging …
Heres How to Run a Trial Without Being a Lawyer
Ever wondered how a student might get to feel what it’s like to run a trial, without having to get a law degree first? The answer, of course, is through participating in Mock Trials at school! In Western Australia, the Law …
I Am Owed Money Can I Lodge A Caveat Against the Debtors Land?
The title to this article is a question we regularly get asked when we’re approached by clients to recover a debt due to them. Unfortunately, in most circumstances, the answer is no. In this article, we will explore the circumstances in …
Beware of the Comments Made to Your Social Media Posting
THE VOLLER CASE The recent case of Voller v Nationwide News Pty Ltd; Voller v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd; Voller v Australian News Channel Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 766 in the Supreme Court of New South Wales has held that media companies …
Social Media and the Law (and Scary Legal Jargon Demystified)
The world is changing and the online world in particular grows and changes shape by the day. From social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tumblr, to blogs and other online media, do the old-world legal issues still apply …
Finez Meanz Heinz. Multi-Million Dollar Fine for Misleading Kids Makes Heinz Cry
Food giant Heinz has been slapped with a $2.25 million fine by the Federal Court here in Australia for misleading consumers. Heinz claimed that its “Little Kids Shredz” dehydrated snack products were nutritious, and while the products (aimed at parents of …
“This is for the Lawyers™” – ACCC takes on Sony Europe over alleged PlayStation Consumer Law Breaches
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has challenged Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Limited (Sony Europe) to a battle royale in the Australian Federal Court, alleging that Sony Europe made false or misleading representations to Australian consumers on its website …
Changes to Australian Consumer Law and Gift Card Expiry Dates
In the midst of tumultuous times for Australian parliament recently, you may have missed the far-reaching changes which were introduced to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act) on 18 October 2018, to clarify and strengthen consumer protections …
The Sincerest Form of Flattery or a Grande Mistake? A Look At The Law Surrounding The Use of Look-Alikes
In recent news, Ariana Grande, internationally renowned pop star, has filed a US$10m lawsuit in the United States against youth fashion brand ‘Forever 21’, and its related beauty brand ‘Riley Rose’, over the brands hiring a model that looks like Ms …
UGGH… Booted Over False “Australian Made” Representations
Ozwear Connection (Ozwear) has been issued with two infringement notices and been slapped with $25,200 in penalties by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for misleading consumers by making false country of origin representations about their “Classic Ugg” footwear. Ozwear …
