Select a developing technologyfrom among those discussed in Module 2 of LAW499.

QUESTION:

Select a developing technologyfrom among those discussed in Module 2 of LAW499.

Describe and analyse the key legal issues raised by the application of that technology in the Australian context.

This written assignment has a maximum of 3,000 words (excluding footnotes and references/bibliography).

This assignment takes the form of a formal LETTER OF ADVICE to a "client".The client maybe an individual, partnership, company, government department or other entity. [See the example provided.]

The technology discussed in the letter of advice should fall within the scope of the material covered in Module 2 of LAW499. If you are unsure or wish to propose another form of technology, please confirm the suitability of your topic with the Unit Coordinator.

Note the marking criteria that will be applied.

Additional instructions:

The AGLC4 citation and referencing convention applies.

You must provide a list of references/a bibliography.

As part of this assignment exercise, you must devise a scenario (hypothetical or actual) in relation to which you can provide advice. Review the literature to consider what issues there are, case studies that you may use as part of your scenario.

Note that there is a difference between legal information and legal advice. In this assignment, you are required to provide legal advice (not merely set out legal information). The legal advice should relate to issues raised by your "client".

The assignment and how best to approach it will be discussed in the Zoom tutorials, which you are encouraged to attend where possible.