All Articles From Sandy Donaldson
When is Consent Required to Record a Conversation?
You have probably heard a statement at the start of a telephone call, or this could be in a Teams or a Zoom meeting, along the lines of “Before we continue, I’d like to let you know that this call…
2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™: Continued Recognition and Emerging Talent
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is delighted to announce that several of our firm’s leaders, along with two rising stars, have been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™, released…
Penalties increased to $100 million dollars for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (up from $50 million)
Reports were circulating about a proposal of the Commonwealth Government to increase penalties for corporations for misleading and deceptive conduct from $50 million to $100 million. After some…
New Anti-Money Laundering Laws Starting in 2026
At DW Fox Tucker Lawyers, we’re committed to keeping you informed about changes that may affect our services, and which may affect you if you have a business to which the new laws apply. New…
The OAIC Sweeps Up Privacy Policies
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced on 9 December 2025 it’s “first-ever compliance sweep” which it designates as a: Privacy compliance sweep to put privacy policies…
Beware of Trade Mark Email Scams
We want to bring to your attention a concerning email scam currently targeting individuals and businesses in Australia. Fraudsters are sending emails that impersonate IP lawyers and registered trade…
Transferring Intellectual Property in a Business Sale
When purchasing a business, one of the most critical aspects to consider is the transfer of intellectual property (IP). IP is often the backbone of a business’s brand goodwill and, therefore,…
Restraint Clauses in Australia: Changes on the Horizon
Restraint clauses in employment contracts, such as non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure clauses, may become a hot topic in Australia. The Competition Task Force of the Treasury released…
The Concepts of Consent for Personal Information
Application of the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles
When Are Goods or Services Acquired by a “Consumer”? When Do Guarantees Under the Australian Consumer Law Apply? Can Suppliers and Manufacturers Liability Be Limited?
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL)[1] contains a number of guarantees (consumer guarantees) which apply to the supply of goods or services to a consumer. These are in Part 3-2, Division 1, Sections…
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