Jacob Bartels

Abstract Forensic scientists from local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies analyze evidence daily in which unknown substances suspected of containing illicit drugs are handled, weighed, and chemically processed. To address concerns about potential occupational exposures to opioids like fentanyl and other illicit substances, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a multi-site exposure assessment among forensic laboratory personnel.

The Federal Court of Australia has recently ruled in favour of the creators of ‘Better Beer’ for a misleading and deceptive conduct claim, which concerned the similarities in the packaging and production of Torquay Beverage Co Pty Ltd’s ‘Better Beer’ and Brick Lane Brewing Co Pty Ltd’s ‘Sidewinder’ beer.1 Acknowledging that while beer lovers have “a lot to choose from, and a lot to look out for”, the Federal Court concluded that a reasonable beer consumer is likely to take reasonable care of...

Is your simple company structure holding you back when it comes to protecting, commercialising and financially benefitting from your business' intellectual property? You may not realise, but your intellectual property (IP) assets are not only inherently valuable (and may already be listed on your balance sheet), but they can also contribute to your business by way of establishing additional streams of revenue, and securing investment, among other things.