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Tech professionals and AI: Navigating liability and emerging risks
By: Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont and Kayleigh Maxwell At a glance AI technology faces growing scrutiny over data privacy and cybersecurity concerns, with the Australian Government introducing voluntary safety standards and exploring mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI applications. Generative AI is raising legal questions about copyright infringement, ownership of AI-generated works, and liability under Australia’s Copyright Act, with global lawsuits setting important precedents. Determining accountability for AI-related errors is complicated ...
Victorian Court of Appeal allows Western Bulldogs’ appeal against award for damages
By: Richard Leder, Jacquie Goodwin, Blake Pappas and Deniz Coskundag Footscray Football Club Ltd v Adam Kneale [2024] VSCA 314 At a glance The Victorian Court of Appeal has allowed the Club’s appeal against the quantum of Mr Kneale’s general damages and economic loss claim, significantly reducing the jury’s $5.9 million award of damages to $2.6 million. The Court of Appeal has clarified that indexation on past loss of earnings ...
Get to know Wes Rose, Wotton Kearney’s Head of Construction
Wes Rose is a partner in the Property, Energy & Infrastructure team and was recently appointed to lead Wotton Kearney's construction practice. His expertise spans the construction and infrastructure, property, energy, transport, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors. Tell us about your journey to becoming a partner at Wotton Kearney. I joined Wotton Kearney almost exactly 4 and a half years ago, along with my team of nine. Prior to joining, I ...