5 June 2023

National Reconciliation Week 2023

With National Reconciliation Week 2023 coming to a close over the weekend, we reflect on the week that was and the steps we are taking at DMAW Lawyers to be a voice for reconciliation, not just in Reconciliation Week but throughout the year.

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2 June 2023

Wrinkles smoothed: High Court clarifies reputation is irrelevant to trade mark infringement

Is reputation relevant to actions for trade mark infringement? The High Court says "No". Maggie Wong and Jacinta Zheng discuss the High Court's recent decision in Self Care IP Holdings Pty Ltd v Allergan Australia Pty Ltd [2023] HCA 8.

31 May 2023

Pay secrecy clauses banned from 7 June 2023

Did you know that your business’ upcoming pay review process might trigger your employees gaining the right to publicly discuss their remuneration? Kylie Dunn discusses the new ban on pay secrecy clauses in employment contracts...

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30 May 2023

Young Lawyers Gala 2023

On Friday 19 May, our junior team members had the opportunity to attend the Young Lawyers Gala at Ayers House.

26 May 2023

Time is running out for Zombie agreements – employees must be given notice by 6 June 2023

Zombie agreements will automatically expire in December 2023. What is a zombie agreement? Kylie Dunn and Lachlan Chuong explain and provide advice on how businesses should prepare...

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24 May 2023

Welcome Callum Ritchie

DMAW Lawyers welcomes Callum Ritchie to the firm.

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19 May 2023

Walk for Justice 2023

DMAW Lawyers was pleased to support JusticeNet SA by joining their annual Walk For Justice event.

16 May 2023

Myth-busting: Workplace law

Workplace law can be complicated. Employers are faced with understanding and implementing an increasingly regulated and often “employee friendly” set of rules, requirements and laws. Kylie Dunn clarifies some common workplace law myths.

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12 May 2023

Employees must be asked whether they want to work on public holidays

A recent decision handed down by the Full Court of the Federal Court has clarified the process that businesses must follow in relation to working arrangements on public holidays...

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