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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Internet service provider Activ8me has come under the scrutiny of the ACCC for the second time this year, after allegedly making false or misleading representations when advertising their internet services. Back in March, the telco provider paid a penalty of $12,600 …
There is a joke that lawyers like to tell about advertising. A witness in the witness box is sworn in and swears “to tell the truth and nothing but the truth”. The lawyer approaches the witness and asks his first question: …
Facebook is one of the world’s biggest social media platforms available online. Using the platform for business purposes has many benefits, including: It’s a fairly low-cost marketing strategy; It enables you to connect with current and potential clients; It raises brand …
We recently had a client approach us who had started up her own business and was curious to know more about the laws around spamming. It’s an important topic because the penalties of sending spam could be the difference between staying …
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