Apple And Nokia Butt Heads In Another Patent War

Dec 22, 2016 04:50 am UTC| Technology Law

Apple is undoubtedly one of the biggest tech companies in the world, with its smartphones and computers being some of the most sought after products in the market. Nokia, on the other hand, is a company that was left...

Rental housing policies trap children in poverty, so how low will we go?

Dec 22, 2016 03:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate Law

This year Australians have been shocked by evidence about the risks to children in some out-of-home care settings. We also learned that women and children comprise a large proportion of Australias homeless population....

ASIC gives the banks cause for Christmas celebration

Dec 22, 2016 03:50 am UTC| Law Economy

Christmas is a time to forgive and forget and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) sure knows how to distribute good cheer at Yuletide, especially to old friends such as the big four banks. On...

Criminals Can Be Identified From An Early Age, Study Says

Dec 21, 2016 08:33 am UTC| Technology Law

Identifying potential criminals is an incredibly important aspect of police work because it can help reduce damages and loss of life better than solving crimes after they have happened. However, this is easier said than...

Should writers be paid for their e-books lent by libraries?

Dec 21, 2016 06:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

When libraries lend books to the public, authors and publishers receive remuneration from the Government under the Lending Rights schemes, but this is not the case when libraries lend e-books. Is this fair? This year,...

Productivity Commission re-ignites copyright wars by recommending 'fair use'

Dec 21, 2016 06:10 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

The Australian Government has just released the Productivity Commissions report into Australias Intellectual Property Arrangements. Its a move that appears to have been designed to avoid some of the controversy of the...

Facebook In Trouble With EU Over Potentially Lies About $19B WhatsApp Acquisition

Dec 21, 2016 05:14 am UTC| Technology Law

Facebook is already in a lot of trouble, what with the proliferation of fake news and German regulators considering punishment over inaction with regards to hate speech. Now, the biggest social media site in the world can...