The Australian film and television industry is watching the progress of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Bill 2024 with great interest, because — among the potpourri of changes to do with regulating financial advisors and petroleum resource rent tax anti-avoidance measures — it contains a key element to ensuring that Australia remains a competitive destination for offshore productions. Read Kieren Martin's explainer below:
Simpsons
Law Practice
Sydney, NSW 1,612 followers
One of Australia's leading intellectual property and entertainment law practices
About us
Simpsons was founded in 1986 by Shane Simpson AM with a clear purpose: to assist those in the creative and cultural sectors and those in need of specialist intellectual property advice. More than 25 years later, that same focus remains steadfast. Simpsons has built a strong reputation as one of Australia’s most highly regarded intellectual property and entertainment practices. Simpsons clientele is predominately blue-chip clients including major book publishers, film and TV producers and financiers, record companies, media platforms, music publishing companies and celebrities, as well as Commonwealth and State Government cultural institutions. The firm and its lawyers are highly commended in the legal review publications Chambers, Legal 500 and Doyle’s Guide.
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http://www.simpsons.com.au
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- Law Practice
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, NSW
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- IP Law, Commercial Law, Trade Marks, Music Law, Copyright Law, and Entertainment Law
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Millers Point
Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
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Melbourne, VIC 3065, AU
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In case you missed it, new laws relating to fixed-term contracts came into effect on 6 December 2023. Employers should review their employment arrangements for compliance with the new regime. Click below to read more:
Simpsons | In case you missed it: Regulation of fixed-term employment agreements
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A recent NSW Court of Appeal decision in Filby v TEG Live Pty Ltd confirms that a general, undeveloped idea pitched during a business meeting will not be protected as confidential information, unless it is sufficiently unique and disclosed in circumstances importing obligations of confidentiality. Click below to read more:
Simpsons | Is your pitch protected by confidentiality?
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A recent appeal decision of the Full Federal Court of Australia in Halal Certification Authority Pty Limited v Flujo Sanguineo Holdings Pty Limited provides a reminder of the importance of securing trade mark registration rights appropriate to your business. Click below to read more:
Simpsons | Is your trade mark registration fit for purpose?
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Earlier this year, a Canadian court confirmed that a #thumbsup emoji sent by text message constituted a seller’s acceptance of the terms of a contract for sale. In this article we consider what an Australian court might have concluded if this case came before them. https://lnkd.in/gFmEg5QB
Simpsons | Contract acceptance by emoji gets the thumbs up
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Congratulations to the Simpsons music team for their role on BMG’s recent acquisitions of Angus Stone’s Dope Lemon catalogue and the Jet catalogue. You can read more about the acquisitions at the links below. https://lnkd.in/gx23DuNF https://lnkd.in/gHASKVpZ
Simpsons | Simpsons advise BMG on its acquisition of Angus Stone’s Dope Lemon music recording catalogue
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Simpsons is a proud sponsor of the inaugural Australian Children's Content Summit (ACCS) presented by SLR Productions with principal partner the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF). Our Film and TV Team look forward to seeing you there! #ACCS23
Simpsons | Simpsons at the Australian Children's Content Summit 2023
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