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Submission + - UberX runs into trouble in Australia with NSW suspending vehicle registration (smh.com.au) 1

Submitted by Harlequin80 on Monday September 28, 2015 @12:03AM

Harlequin80 writes: RMS (Roads & Maritime Service) the New South Wales' governing body for transport has begun suspending the vehicle registration of UberX drivers. After failing to deter drivers through prosecutions, with Uber covering fines and legal costs of its drives, RMS has begun suspending the registration of the vehicles as it forces the vehicle off the road for 3 months.

Under the NSW Passenger Transport Act paid ride sharing is illegal and this will see UberX drivers losing the use of their vehicle for both Uber & personal use.

Submission + - Australian courts make life hard for Dallas Buyers Club copyright owner (theregister.co.uk)

Submitted by Harlequin80 on Friday August 14, 2015 @12:15AM

Harlequin80 writes: There has been a significant update in the landmark case between the Dallas Buyers Club (DBC) vs iiNet in Australia where DBC has been trying to blaze new grounds in obtaining downloaders personal details. DBC won the right to access subscribers contact details, for the purposes of sending a letter, subject to the judge reviewing the form letter. TheReg is now reporting " that the case Judge has reviewed the form letters proposed by DBC, and felt that they were too close to speculative invoicing. As a result he has struck out 2 of their 4 claims and, because he feels they are not likely to operate in good faith, put a requirement of a $600,000 bond on DBC if they want to send any letters at all."

The price has been set so high so that DBC can't expect to make any money on the claims. While not an end to the matter it will make life very hard for DBC going forward.

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