“I don’t want to make money, I just want to be wonderful”: Marilyn Monroe’s estate loses publicity rights
7 September 2012
Who knew Marilyn Monroe had such an in-depth understanding of intellectual property law?
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John Swinson talks to BRR Media about Facebook marketing
6 September 2012
Earlier this month we posted about a decision of the Advertising Standards Board which declared that a Facebook page may be considered a ‘marketing communication tool’ when used by an advertiser.
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Film studios take the law into their own hands in UK (could it happen here?)
5 September 2012
The recent iiNET decision in the Federal Court of Australia illustrates the fine line between being held responsible for internet piracy and not being held responsible.
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ACCC takes to the big screen to fight cartel conduct
5 September 2012
The ACCC has released "The Marker" - a short film of the effects that participation in a cartel can have on the businesses and individuals involved.
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Google’s new travel companion: antitrust scrutiny
30 August 2012
Google is attracting even more antitrust scrutiny after its announcement on 13 August that it was acquiring Frommer’s, the travel guide publisher.
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N-n-now that that don’t kill ‘Ye, can only make him stronger: Kanye West wins copyright battle with Vince P(eters)
28 August 2012
Kanye West (or ‘Ye as he’s known) has hit the headlines again this week.
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Two more shots in the supermarket war
28 August 2012
Two reports released last week attack the supermarket majors for anti-competitive practices, returning the ACCC’s consideration of a formal investigation.
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Facebook and consumer protection law: Its business as usual, but not as you know it
28 August 2012
We’ve had two indications of the way in which misleading and deceptive conduct provisions apply to third party content on social platforms like Facebook
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Wal-Mart in line for online success in groceries
27 August 2012
China’s antitrust regulator clears Wal-Mart’s acquisition of online direct sales business Niu Hai Holdings
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ACCC all gassed up and ready to go!
24 August 2012
Things are heating up for two Australian gas supply companies who are in cartel hot water
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