Federal Court rejects Gunditjmara native title claim over Victorian coastal area

Insufficient proof of ongoing traditional connection defeats a bid to establish rights

Privacy commissioner updates guidance on facial recognition technology in retail spaces

New guidance explains consent requirements, statutory exceptions and governance expectations

Federal Court dismisses former NT judge's challenge to out-of-time harassment complaint

The complaint was lodged more than a decade after the alleged conduct

Federal Court grants media access to Coles affidavit in ACCC merger challenge

The affidavit functions as a pleading and promotes the open justice principle, the court explains

From talking point to contractual concern: Hewitt Glass’ Julian Hewitt and Rob Glass discuss AI

The firm’s co-founders outline how AI has impacted copyright protection in Australia

Local Court trial commences for ex-radio host Alan Jones over indecent assault charges

The former 2GB broadcaster is looking at 22 charges for acts reportedly taking place over 17 years

eSafety takes Telegram to Federal Court over pro-terror material’s presence on the platform

The body initiated enforcement action against the messaging platform last year

Peppa Pig copyright victory leaves copycat show in huge muddle puddle

High Court decision ordering Wolfoo videos off YouTube shows how copyright law can reach across borders to protect billion-dollar brands

Federal Court bans director for life despite earlier proceeds-of-crime conviction

The criminal case did not block the regulator's action, which covered wider conduct

PROFILES

The sustainability and social impact partner highlights the plight of the “missing middle”

She also explains the importance of understanding a client's work in her practice

A couple of decades ago, the construction partner viewed the role as a thankless job

The sustainability and social impact partner also talks wanting to help the sector adopt tech

INTERNATIONAL

xAI challenges Minnesota’s landmark law prohibiting ‘nudification’ tech

The suit claims that the legislation also bans images that were protected by the constitution

xAI challenges Minnesota’s landmark law prohibiting ‘nudification’ tech
UK High Court praises firm for reinforcing court embargo importance

Leigh Day’s client had issued a public media release minutes before a ruling’s scheduled hand-down

UK High Court praises firm for reinforcing court embargo importance
American Bar Association criticizes US administration official’s social media posts against judges

The official’s choice to refer to the judges by name jeopardized their safety, the ABA said

American Bar Association criticizes US administration official’s social media posts against judges
UK trial halts over witness’ AI use, Court of Appeal judges flag regulation concerns

The complainant in the case was found to have prepared for court with AI-generated documents

UK trial halts over witness’ AI use, Court of Appeal judges flag regulation concerns
Toy company takes Trump back to court over new tariffs

Spice company Burlap and Barrel and watch retailer Collective Horology filed a suit as well

Toy company takes Trump back to court over new tariffs

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Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

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Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

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