3rd April 2012
By Peter Leonard
Our Tracker aims to capture and comment on what is happening now in regulation of the content, carriage, data and ebusiness sectors. The last year has seen regulatory change in the areas covered in Tracker that is unprecedented in Australia. The pace and complexity of regulation in these sectors is still increasing. We try to identify emerging issues, trends and linkages and highlight international developments impacting electronic business.
5th October 2011
By Ken Saurajen
Click here to listen to emerging technologies partner Ken Saurajen discuss contracting strategies for new innovations and Near Field Communications (NFC).
30th November 2010
Click here to list to Peter Jones, partner and Connell O’Neill, lawyer as they provide an in-depth overview of cloud computing, exploring both the associated opportunities and risks. It’s a must-read for any in-house counsel or business professional considering the adoption of this new and exciting technology.
1st August 2009
By Luke Woodward
In this article, we outline in detail the parameters of the prohibition against misuse of market power pursuant to section 46 of Australia`s Trade Practices Act 1974. We address a range of issues, including: (a) the basic elements of the section 46 offence; (b) whether section 46 applies to public bodies; (c) how `substantial degree of power in a market` is defined and established; (d) how `take advantage of` is defined; (e) how recoupment is relevant to the evaluation of predatory pricing; (f) how refusal to deal is dealt with; and (g) whether there are any defences to this prohibition. This article appeared in the 1st edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Dominance 2009; published in August 2009Â by Global Legal Group Ltd, London
