The new Tobacco Licensing Scheme in Victoria: what retailers and wholesalers need to know
Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Lawsuit
On May 5th 2023, an American jury ruled found Ed Sheeran (and his co-writer) did not infringe on the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s hit ‘Let’s Get It On’. Gaye’s heirs accused Sheeran’s tune, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ copied a four-chord progression used in ‘Let‘s It On’. Sheeran’s counsel successfully argued that the award-winning artist had only a passing familiarity with […]
Directors’ Duties and Obligations in 2023
Directors’ duties govern the relationship between directors, the company, and shareholders and  creditors when in financial difficulty. The fundamental principle governing directors’ responsibilities is that directors must comply with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) as well as a myriad of other legislation and common law principles. Rule 1 and this is the most important rule […]