Finders, keepers – right?
What are your rights if you find gold in your backyard? Does the old adage “finders, keepers” apply? Find out who the law states owns the right to any discovered gold or other minerals or gemstones in Australia.
MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE CONDUCT IN CONSUMER ADVERTISING
Australian consumer law protects consumers from being misled or deceived about the goods and services they buy. It is important that businesses are aware of these laws and that they ensure the messages they communicate to customers about their products and services through advertising are accurate and honest.
Case Summary: BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL V KLINKERT [2019] QCA 40
The Queensland Court of Appeal has clarified the requirements under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) for code assessable developments in the recent case of Brisbane City Council v. Klinkert.
LEGISLATION UPDATE: New Land, Explosives and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld)
The Land, Explosives and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld) commenced on 29 March 2019 and contains provisions relating to paper certificates of title, surrendering a lease, registering personal representatives and caveats.
Legislation Update: New Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (Vic)
The new Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (Vic) came into effect on 1 March 2019 and contains provisions relating to oaths, affirmations, affidavits and statutory declarations.
The importance of trade marks and the recent McDonald’s ‘Big Mac’ case
On 15 January 2019, the European Union Intellectual Property Office revoked McDonald’s exclusive right to the trade mark ‘Big Mac’ in Europe. The recent ruling suggests that trade mark disputes must meet evidentiary standards to show the genuine use of trade marks.
HOW SOLID IS YOUR PPSR SECURITY REALLY?
The Personal Properties Securities Register (PPSR) is an online national register where individuals and businesses can register security interests over personal property. However, care must be taken to ensure an effective PPSR registration.
QUEENSLAND’S TREATMENT OF STEROIDS & OTHER SCHEDULE 1 DRUGS
An overview of the criminal prosecution of steroids and other Schedule 1 drugs in Queensland and an examination of the recent cases R v Stamatov and R v Roach.
IS THIS THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY’S GOLDEN TICKET? WILL VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION SAVE MAX BRENNER?
On 3 October 2018, luxury chocolate restaurant Max Brenner announced that it had placed itself into voluntary administration, citing escalating costs and a competitive retail trade for the collapse. Will a restructure be enough to save the much-loved chocolate haven?
Going Postal – When are you served?
The Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Cth) changes the date on which legal documents sent by post are presumed to have been received.