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The Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Diagnostic Analysis

28th May 2021
The proper diagnosis of traumatic brain injuries is crucial for a wide swathe of personal injury litigation. Below, Dr Robert B Sica looks at the widely-used diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome and why it is not fit for purpose.
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Getting the Most Out of Trademark Protection

28th May 2021
Trademarks are a mainstay of IP law and a crucial tool for businesses to secure exclusive rights to their brands in the marketplace. Elizabeth Godfrey, Principal and Trademarks Attorney at Davies Collison Cave, offers her perspective on the uses of trademarks in Australia and internationally.
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Are SPACs Here to Stay or Will Regulation Destroy them?

28th May 2021
What are SPACs, and what implications does their meteoric surge in popularity have for traditional IPOs?
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A Primer on Non-Fungible Tokens and Smart Contracts

28th May 2021
A series of lucrative auctions in the early months of 2021 has brought international attention to non-fungible tokens, or NFTs – a new type of asset that is widely misunderstood. Here, Shane Wax of Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, offers Lawyer Monthly an analysis of how NFTs work and from where they derive their value.
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NFTs and IP Law: Who Owns What?

12th May 2021
By now you have likely heard about the latest technology craze: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and while NFT auctions have yielded jaw-dropping real dollar figures, what does a buyer really possess?
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Can the Law Sort out Political Lies?

30th April 2021
People want to put their trust in government – or so they would like to, in an ideal world, so why do powerful figures often get away with lies?
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Lookalike Logos: Chanel Loses Trademark Dispute with Huawei

30th April 2021
Within intellectual property law, logo disputes are common and often high-profile. The latest involves the French luxury fashion house, Chanel, which has lost its trademark dispute against the Chinese technology company, Huawei. This trademark spat highlights how global fashion houses are keen for their brands to be viewed as synonymous with luxury, style and crucially, […]
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