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Law firm report clears WiseTech founder Richard White of misconduct
Employment 2024-11-22 3:29 pm By Andy Sidler

A review of allegations against WiseTech founder Richard White has cleared the billionaire of misconduct, finding no misuse of company funds and characterising his behaviour in the workplace as “creative abrasion” not bullying.

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AI pathology invention just administrative tool, not patentable: IP Australia
Intellectual Property 2024-11-21 11:03 pm By Sam Matthews

AI tech company Paige can’t patent a tool to provide quality control for analysis of pathology images, with IP Australia finding the invention is merely an “administrative scheme” to automate the role of human pathologists. 

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Social media companies to face $50M fine for violating under 16 ban
Social Media 2024-11-20 11:01 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Social media companies will face hefty fines of up to $50 million for violating a ban on kids under 16 accessing their platforms.

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WiseTech Global faces class action by shareholders
Technology 2024-11-12 11:14 pm By Christine Caulfield

WiseTech has been hit with a class action over disclosures linked to the performance of its acquired businesses, but the recent allegations plaguing the logistics software company could come under the microscope too.

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Ex-boss of AI marketing company Metigy charged with misleading investors
White Collar 2024-11-08 11:43 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The former CEO of failed AI marketing start-up Metigy has been charged with providing false statements to investors and misusing his position as a director following an investigation by the corporate regulator.

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Government to ban social media for kids under 16
Social Media 2024-11-07 11:38 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Albanese government has taken aim at social media companies, proposing a world-first ban on access to their platforms for children under 16.

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Filecoin, founder can’t shake developer’s case over cryptocurrency pay
Cryptocurrency 2024-11-07 5:11 pm By Sam Matthews

Crypto company Filecoin Foundation can’t dodge a suit by a developer who says she was fired after complaining that a portion of her wages was paid in Filecoin tokens.

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In fight to protect UBank brand, NAB wins challenge to UWallet trade mark
Financial Services 2024-11-06 1:53 pm By Cindy Cameronne

NAB has successfully opposed a US company’s bid to register a trade mark for ‘UWallet’, with IP Australia rejecting claims the bank was trying to establish a “de facto monopoly”.

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MinRes boss Chris Ellison to step down after disclosure, integrity failures
Energy & Natural Resources 2024-11-04 11:07 pm By Andy Sidler

Founder and managing director of mining company Mineral Resources Chris Ellison will step down after an internal investigation found he engaged in misconduct.

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Oracle can’t shut down court battle with ATO over software royalty taxes
Tax 2024-11-01 11:58 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has refused to stay a fight between the tax office and software company Oracle over royalties, finding  determination of the dispute will guide 15 other cases.

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