Clive Palmer’s $1.5 million lesson in Copyright Law Marketing and advertising campaigns often use existing songs or music, in building brand awareness. Specific songs or music become associated with a particular brand, business or organisation. Where songs or music are owned by third parties, licences have to be obtained from all the copyright owners and right holders. These licences can be expenses, but to proceed without the required … [Read more...] about Using Songs in Marketing and Advertising Campaigns
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Interlocutory Injunctions in Defamation & Injurious Falsehood: Recent Cases
25 August 2020 Introduction Individuals and businesses continue to be targets of defamatory statements, and false or disparaging reviews published on social media platforms such as Facebook or Google My Business, which cause significant reputational damage and loss. Where the publisher refuses to take down the offending material, the affected party has no option but to apply to the court for an interlocutory or interim injunction for the … [Read more...] about Interlocutory Injunctions in Defamation & Injurious Falsehood: Recent Cases
Zoom Video Communications and Data and Privacy Risks – April 2020
In adapting to the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces have been relying on Zoom Video Communications' (Zoom) videoconferencing technology which has enabled people working from home to connect with colleagues and the public. However, as Zoom's popularity increases, workplaces should consider whether Zoom is the appropriate forum to hold private and confidential workplace discussions. This article discusses Zoom’s … [Read more...] about Zoom Video Communications and Data and Privacy Risks – April 2020
High Court of Australia Rules Against Google in On-Line Defamation Case – August 2018
By Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants The on-line dissemination of defamatory material can go viral and result in significant reputational damage to individuals and businesses. Internet search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo further disseminate such material on their websites in search results. Search engine proprietors have sought to exclude their liability for publication of defamatory material as a part … [Read more...] about High Court of Australia Rules Against Google in On-Line Defamation Case – August 2018
Non-disparagement clauses in standard form contracts deemed to be unfair contract terms by the ACCC – June 2018
By Katarina Klaric (Principal) and Emma Contebardo (Lawyer), Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Negative or disparaging online reviews can result in substantial damage to a business’ reputation and also loss of revenue. Where reviews are false, defamatory or not genuine, businesses can take legal action to have the reviews taken down and claim compensation. Some businesses have resorted to the use of non-disparagement clauses in consumer … [Read more...] about Non-disparagement clauses in standard form contracts deemed to be unfair contract terms by the ACCC – June 2018