You run a business and you want to run a case against a competitor. The trouble is, you have internal documents relevant to the trial that you really don’t want the other side to see. If they see it, they might found out about a corner of the market that they have overlooked, a technology…

Cybersecurity and Digital Integrity During Separation and Family Court Proceedings EAGLEGATE is proud to announce the launch of its innovative new service, CyberSeparate, designed to fortify the digital security and integrity of people navigating the complex waters of separation and family court proceedings. This service aims to fill a critical gap in the legal landscape…

As of 9 November 2023, the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (the Act) will come into effect, making changes to various laws relating to competition and consumer law in Australia. One of the laws that will be amended is Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), better known…

A United States court decision has affirmed that works generated by artificial intelligence are not authored by humans, and so cannot receive copyright protection. In a Washington DC court decision Thaler v Perlmutter, Judge Howell has found for the defendant who is essentially the United States Copyright Office. The case was about Dr Stephen Thaler’s…

Engaging in litigation within the Federal Court of Australia is a complex endeavor, necessitating an in-depth comprehension of multiple procedural stages. One key element that warrants special attention is the inclusion and management of expert witnesses, who can considerably influence the court’s decision. This guide outlines the key steps involved in Federal Court litigation and…

Our favourite pandemic-era technology Zoom has had to walk back some significant changes to its terms of service, but the artificial intelligence wars have just begun. Zoom was catapulted from relative obscurity to mainstream use during the pandemic to provide convenient and user-friendly videoconferencing, for socialising, education or professional purposes. The rise of Zoom was…

It is only two weeks until close of submissions on the Australian Government’s review of the Privacy Act 1988. Importantly the review addresses, inter alia, whether individuals should have direct rights of action to enforce privacy obligations under the Privacy Act. Privacy is not about hiding, it is about being able to seclude yourself. The…