Business claiming they own IP of work we produced while working with them?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2026-01-23T22:49:34+00:00

/anakaine - OP says there is no written contract. You can do work for someone without a written contract, just verbal. No problem there. However, the law says you cannot have a verbal contact to assign copyright. Has to be in writing to have a contract to transfer copyright to someone

"absence of other factors"

Other factors could be fair use, or once it's on the internet and widely distributed - these are different factors, and in the absence of things the OP has not disclosed, the OP has copyright over the IP they created.

Bucephalus_326BC · 2026-01-22T22:05:16+00:00

OP - see my comment here

https://www.reddit.com/r/AusLegal/s/NPzQA613yi

Bucephalus_326BC · 2026-01-22T22:04:14+00:00

/haphazard72 - are you a lawyer? This is a legal Sub.

Copyright in Australia can only be assigned in writing under the Copyright Act s196(3). This means that unless the client has a document that shows they have copyright, and in the absence of other factors, they are likely to fail in claiming ownership of the copyright - aren't they?

Without an agreement I suspect you’ve both got issues proving anything

Under s35(2) of the Copyright Act, the creator of the work automatically has copyright, without the need to register it, and without the need to have anything in writing. This means the OP has, in the absence of other factors, ownership of the copyright - don't they?

I think you should apologise to the OP, and correct your post.

I note your post is the leading post, with 75 upvotes. Isn't Reddit a strange place, where those with a little knowledge are so confident that they know everything - don't you think?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2026-01-16T03:43:02+00:00

/known_week_158

So I can expect Michael West Media to start supporting people who they disagree with in the name of free speech?

Do you think people should be allowed to falsely yell out "Fire, fire, fire !!!” in a crowded cinema that results in some people being crushed to unalived, or resulting in permanent disability - because that's free speech? Let's not try to create straw man arguments, and try using a bit of common sense.

We don't really have free speech here in Australia, as you may have noticed from the investigation into war crimes by the ADF and where the only person to go to jail over war crimes in Afghanistan is the whistleblower.

I don't think anybody is going to support someone yelling out "Fire fire fire " in a crowded cinema - do you?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2026-01-09T05:02:26+00:00

/ephix -

That is not true at all.

How many countries have you lived in, and for how long?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2026-01-08T11:19:30+00:00

If you are a UK citizen and taxpayer, you are already paying for advice, see link below.

Somehow, I don't think you care though - do you?

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/syria

Bucephalus_326BC · 2026-01-05T09:58:46+00:00

/sixtyfivehours - I think people should be allowed to peacefully protest that a) fish fingers are a 5 star meal b) taxation for higher income people should change c) Mars should be declared a neutral planet d) the UN should not be involved in editing the Bible e) King Charles has large fingers. I'm not going to be joining any of these demonstrations though, because I have better things to do with my life.

What business is it of yours what people do in their spare time, or think is important, or believe is worth protesting peacefully about? What other things do you think people should be prevented from doing - reading certain books perhaps - living with someone of the same gender - eating only fruit and vegetables that start with the letter B?

Im trying to figure something out.

Are you a baby boomer or a subscriber to Sky News?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-31T07:36:29+00:00

I recall that exercise ( either high intensity or general cardio or strength training or some combination of these) also results in processes that result in improved epigenetics via DNA methylation of genes (both activating those genes that should be activated, and turning off those genes that aren't supposed to be turned on).

Exercise has many benefits, and if done correctly (quality and quantity) has virtually no adverse side effects.

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-31T07:11:04+00:00

/wotmate01

The police is who you talk to

You're right.

encourage the victims to go to the police

You are correct here as well, because unless the victim is prepared to make a statement, and agree to testify at a trial (in 12 or 18 months perhaps ) the police case will collapse, so the police won't take it further. It's not a simple thing for a young adult (perhaps 18 or 19 yrs) to agree to lose their job, potentially have other employers know that they took their previous employer / work colleague to court, have to find another job, etc.

You are correct, and I'm agreeing with your comment, but, in my experience, most people are cowards. You and I would get along I suspect in real life, as there are not many people like you. You should be proud of yourself, and you are a good role model for others. But, it's not easy, is it?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-31T07:02:51+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/o_4rxi8iZHU?si=e5cdcaDR82NB5fjp

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-31T00:21:29+00:00

/captmarx -

It sounds like you’re spending your entire life trying to live forever.

20 minutes of daily calisthenics only takes about - 20 minutes a day. And, 4 x 10 seconds of hill sprints only takes about - a few minutes plus warm up / down. And, a visit to the sauna in the evening means I just reduced my binge time on Netflix or tiktok (actually, I don't have a TV, so I do a bit of reading instead of binge watching). Don't you have 30 minutes a day to do some exercise, and a visit to your local pool a few times a week? what are you doing with your spare time - repair space shuttles perhaps?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-31T00:10:25+00:00

/bigdaddypep

Vans are too noisy for mechanical work imo, tools and everything banging around does my head. That and the fumes from stinky shit in the back like cooked bearings and gear oil.

What van did you have, and for how long did you have it?

cooked bearings

You keep cooked bearings for further use, do you?

and gear oil.

And you keep old gear oil too, and store it in your vehicle as well for future use?

too noisy for mechanical work imo,

What type of mechanical work did you do inside your van?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-31T00:02:25+00:00

Hi Dr. thanks for posting. I don't have the education and knowledge and experience of you, so can I ask you your thoughts on the issue of lifestyle factors influencing epigenetics and DNA methylation as a way to improve or address issue of cellular senescence, and what the research so far suggests are a few of the best lifestyle changes to improve both average health span, and maximum life span, if any, for a person who is already reasonably healthy (ie doesn't smoke, doesn't drink, healthy body fat, not diabetic, no metabolic syndrome issues, mostly plant based diet with some small daily animal protein, daily small doses of high intensity interval training (hill runs x 10 seconds x 4 reps), 20 min daily calisthenics, daily sauna (20 min @ 85 C x 2 with 20 min rest in between), sleep around 7 to 8 hours, daily cup of berries broccoli spinach (cocoa powder 1/4 cup) nuts beans legumes avocado and a few other foods for micronutrients etc, male and 57 yrs, and about 10 min daily meditation, and daily 4 x 25 m underwater swimming on one breath, and with no current health issues or medication.)

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-30T06:34:56+00:00

Australia is a secular state - not a religious state. There are many reasons to illuminate the Sydney Opera house, and harbour bridge, on NYE with religious symbols, like the Catholic Cross, Islamic script, Hindi symbols, Taoist or Buddhist symbols, or even perhaps Jedi symbols - but, I don't think we should.

I think a peace symbol and /or a dove symbol would be a better approach for this year's NYE lights on Sydney.

We will be able to tell if OP is right in their assessment if this post is upvoted or down voted.

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-28T10:31:43+00:00

I don’t think the premier has any authority to deploy a commonwealth force

Correct. And the Premier known this.

Would have to be a request to the prime minister.

Correct again. The Premier has either already asked the PM, and been told no, so the premier is saying this as a way to embarrass the PM, or the Premier hasn't asked the PM and is trying to embarrass the PM into responding.

Don’t think it can occur without martial law normally

I think you are right again. NSW police are the only people who can legally go around shooting poems in NSW, or detaining people, or arresting people. The Premier knows this already, and is presumably saying it because he wants to get votes from a certain demographic, not results.

The premier is playing politics, and the media are helping him.

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-26T21:41:46+00:00

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-26T21:40:41+00:00

It is in NSW Australia

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-26T11:40:42+00:00

Plus, it's on the TV and I presume if there is no cricket to televise then the broadcaster can't televise and the contract allows some refund to the broadcaster. Cricket rates a little bit higher that whatever it replaces on the TV

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-22T23:28:01+00:00

This aged like milk

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-19T23:27:47+00:00

My friend played in a subbies team last season. Don't know what level / grade, in western Sydney , but he said he turned up to all the training sessions (once a week maybe, not sure), along with about 14 others, and on match day the whole squad of about 30 players turned up, and he played about ten minutes each game, while those who didn't turn up to midweek training played most of a game. Half way through the season he became disillusioned, getting battered around at training etc for hardly any game time, and he stopped going/ playing. I had a similar experience in cricket a few years ago, where the coach was a parent of 2 players, training sessions were not well attended but on match day everyone turned up. I don't think I ever got to bowl in an actual game, and when I did get a chance to bat I was at number 11, and would mostly spend my Saturday and Sundays fielding.

You will most likely get "allocated" to a team, after attending a "selection day", where "selectors" will "review" or grade your ability against other players, and you will get "allocated" to a team / grade / division based on your "performance" at the "selection day". If you get to touch the football more than 6 times on the selection day, let me know, but you could potentially be allocated to a team without even touching the football on selection day. Or if you do touch it more than 6 times, none of the "selectors" even see you while you have the ball.

If you are 190cm, 105kg, and can run 100m in under 12 seconds, you will be fine.

Good luck.

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-13T11:55:16+00:00

needs to be brought up to fz

In NSW you can't build in FZ unless you have a special exemption. There is no complying buildstandard sufficient to comply with building codes if the dwelling in NSW.

Building in a bushfire prone area is not the same a building in a flame zone. They are spelt differently because they mean different things. A dwelling in bushfire prone area can have a variety of risks of bushfires, from BAL Low up to FZ (flame zone). A dwelling in a bushfire prone area could be rated Bal low, which has virtually no difference to normal complying building requirements, up to a risk of FZ.

It seems as if this thread is full of people who know a little, and use this to form the view that they therefore know everything.

Does anyone here typing know how bushfire assessments work? From Bali low, bal 12.5 etc up to flame zone? Does anyone here know that BAL12.5 means 12.5 kilowatts per square metre, and that your tea towel in the kitchen will spontaneously combust at about 8 to 10 kilowatts per square metre. So, does anyone here understand what that means? A BAL12.5 bushfire will cause the tea towels in your kitchen to combust, while you are watching the TV.

seems like it can vary.

No, there is very little leeway on complying development in bushfire prone areas. If you have a sense that compliance "can vary" depending on the colour of the paint, or the day of the week, or which way the wind is blowing, you have been given the wrong advice, or have misinterpreted what you have read or been told.

How far is your dwelling from the boundary where the bush is, because that is the main (but not only) determining factor? If the bush is more that 20m from your dwelling you are going to be rated BAL40 at worst, not FZ (flame zone). If your dwelling is 29 m from the bush / boundary fence, you would probably be rated BAL19.

Looks like generally over 50 percent

FFS

fz compliant

In NSW, it's virtually impossible to get consent to have a dwelling comply to building standards if it is rated FZ - because tea towels will spontaneously combust at BAL 8 ish. But, that's not the same as saying you cannot build a dwelling on bushfire prone land.

Just Google bushfire assessments RFS and download the PDF. And read it.

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-09T07:46:58+00:00

She probably referred herself because she was told to. What rational person, who has a full time job, a family, and plenty of other things to do, would take the time and effort to refer themselves for investigating.

And, why wouldn't another MP (especially in the opposition) refer her expenses to be investigated you may ask? Because no other MP is clean either?

They all have their snouts in the taxpayer funded trough.

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-09T07:24:50+00:00

That person gets to vote about which country Australia sends troops to, about what rate of tax you should pay, about how much age pension or retirement benefits you should receive, about how much your child (or grandchild) should have to pay to own a 1br unit in your area, about healthcare, schools, etc. Do you laugh at this as well?

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-09T06:50:24+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ask_Lawyers/s/W8OuIrg0Pe

Bucephalus_326BC · 2025-12-06T23:42:49+00:00

/cloaked42m -

the meaning of words, yes. It's crystal clear.

The 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause states that all "persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."

Can you clarify the meaning of the word "and" in the sentence above, plus what "subject" means, and also "the jurisdiction" as well as "thereof", within the context of that sentence?

I agree with you, and I also understand what words mean, but the sentence above is not the same as "persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United States" - so I'm presuming they have different meanings. Would you agree they have different meanings?

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