Main Event streaming may see encore in courts
Pay TV operator Foxtel has vowed to take legal action against customers who streamed its pay-per-view content on Facebook without its permission. Foxtel has alleged that two of its customers posted live streams of the pay TV operator’s 3 February broadcast of the Danny Green and Anthony Mundine boxing match through Facebook accounts. Viewers could […]
ReadmoreCourt orders American online video game distributor to pay $3 million for breach of the Australian Consumer Law
The Federal Court decision in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Valve Corp (No 3) [2016] FCA 196 puts foreign corporations on notice that when selling goods to Australian consumers, you may be required to comply with the consumer guarantees set out in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Valve Corporation (Valve) operates an online distribution […]
ReadmoreCourt orders ISPs to block access to online pirate’s websites
A Federal Court decision may provide a breakthrough in the push to curb online copyright infringement in Australia through overseas websites. In recent years, Australia has the earned an unenviable reputation as having one of the highest incidences of online copyright infringement in the world, by accessing pirate sites and the creation of Virtual Private […]
ReadmoreFun quiz: how to handle online reviews by your customers
Recently the ACCC commenced court proceedings against Meriton Property Services Pty Ltd for misleading or deceptive conduct. Meriton provides serviced apartment accommodation to its customers. Meriton participates in the “Review Express” program operated by TripAdvisor. Meriton provides consenting customers’ email addresses to TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor then emails the customers and invites them to review Meriton’s services […]
ReadmoreInstant win promotions
Instant win promotions are usually games of chance in Australia. If they are a game of chance, permits are needed in some Australian states and territories. To see full size image click here
ReadmoreMore regulatory changes on the way for embedded networks
In recent action by the Australian Energy Regulator, several shopping centres and retirement villages were issued with infringement notices for not selling electricity in a manner required by the National Energy Retail Law. This is a timely reminder for operators of embedded networks to familiarise themselves with their regulatory obligations and also to be aware […]
ReadmoreWinner publication requirements in trade promotions
The when, where and why of winner publication requirements for trade promotions in all Australian jurisdictions. Click here to view full size pdf.
ReadmoreNotifying winners
There are a number of rules when it comes to notifying winners of trade promotion competitions, this reference clearly outlines them. Click here to view full size pdf.
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