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Twisted Sister are not gonna take copyright infringement anymore: Clive Palmer cops order to pay $1.5m in damages
Winnie Lok, Solicitor | A song with a clear message of defiance, “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister is a very popular song, licensed for all types of events and uses, especially political rallies and campaigns. Written and…
Influencer marketing: Does your #sponsored content meet the updated AANA Code of Ethics?
By Winnie Lok, Solicitor | In the age of social media where the line between user generated content and paid content has become increasingly blurred, there have been increasing obligations on brands and influencers to clearly disclose sponsorships. There have…
FE sports strikes out with ACCC, pays $350,000 penalty for resale price maintenance, and cops compliance program
By Matt Hansen, Senior Associate | On October 2020 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) went to the Federal Court alleging that B & K Holdings (QLD) Pty Ltd, trading as FE Sports, engaged in resale price maintenance in…
“Nay, nay, Captain Birds Eye!” What ARE the rules on claiming “Australian made” on food products?
By Andrew Jankovic, Solicitor | There are a few very important considerations for brands when hoping to rely on an “Australian made” claim. In this case, Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, owner of the famous ‘Birds Eye’ brand pushed the…
AANA introduces new Code of Ethics and Practice Note – tougher rules for gender stereotypes, body parts, and violent content
By Matt Hansen, Senior Associate and Heidi Bruce, Principal | Recently, the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) announced that following an extensive review of its Code of Ethics, a new Code would come into force from 1 February 2021,…
