Injectable peptides: Where does the law stand?
There is growing evidence that Australians are purchasing injectable peptides online using a legal loophole in which researchers can order these peptides for, nominally, the…
‘Neither necessary nor effective’: post and boast laws under fire
Laws introduced in New South Wales to combat performance crime have been criticised, as three quarters of charges involve a young Aboriginal male.
Finfluencers warned by regulator: What’s next in ASIC’s crackdown?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently announced that it had issued warnings to four finfluencers as part of a coordinated crackdown.
Tide of social media cases could follow US court rulings over child safety
Meta and Google have been found negligent in two landmark social media addiction trials in the US.
Serious harm threshold in defamation law still poses contention
Since 2021, the introduction of the “serious harm” threshold has been contentious in its potential to be ambiguous. The onus is on the plaintiff to…
Judge Judith Gibson to navigate the social media minefield at 2026 Law Society Annual Conference
As the boundary between private discourse and public evidence continues to blur, the Law Society’s Annual Conference has set the stage for a critical discussion…
TikTok and Snapchat settle in first of major US lawsuits
In the earliest of the social media addiction trials in the United States, Snapchat and TikTok have opted to settle.
The shifting sands of employment law
Just as society has evolved, along with the very nature of work, so too have our workplace laws.
The TikTok US deal: what we know about the long-anticipated change of ownership
Following multiple executive orders to delay the deadline on a sale of TikTok, it seems a deal is nearing finality.
Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help
Within days of American conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination, people posting on social media or commenting on his death – including TV host Jimmy Kimmel, teachers,…
What lawyers (and clients) should know about using social media
In a digital world, lawyers and clients often use social media for various purposes. What are some pitfalls of using social media?