India clarifies AI liability rules

India clarifies rules on ai liability with new guidelines proposing a graded system.

by Mei Kobayashi | October 25, 2026

Australian firms flag AI cyber risks understanding low

AI cyber risks are mind for Australian law firms, with 97% noting AI changes attack methods, yet just 20% claim…

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 24, 2026

Australia handles AI in healthcare regulation

Australia handles AI in healthcare regulation with complex legal considerations, focusing on patient outcomes and care plans.

by Mei Kobayashi | October 23, 2026

Australia expands royalty withholding tax rules

Australia expands royalty withholding tax rules for cross-border software transactions, impacting international investors and multinational entities.

by Kaori Mori | October 22, 2026

AI surge drives $30 B SE Asia data boom

AI data centre boom in Southeast Asia aims for a $30 billion investment peak by 2030, driven by 20% annual…

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 21, 2026

VCAT Ruling on Late Joinder in Building Disputes

by Mei Kobayashi | October 26, 2026

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal building proceedings. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) does not have the power to make Orders nunc pro tunc, or with retrospective effect. The Victorian Supreme Court has confirmed that a building action is not considered "brought" until VCAT formally joins a party to the proceedings. This ruling clarifies how limitation periods apply to complex building disputes in the state. Timeline of a delayed…

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French court upholds consumer order despite pricing error

by Nanami Yamaguchi | November 4, 2026

A consumer had ordered a gaming console listed at 427 euros instead of 800 euros on the Fnac website. Internet has become a routine part of daily life, and shoppers increasingly hunt for bargains online. At the same time, merchants use sophisticated computer programs to adjust prices automatically, often without human intervention, in an effort to cut costs and offer competitive rates. Price errors and broken algorithms When a shopper…