Common Problems in Franchise Agreements
Common Problems in Franchise Agreements The purpose of a franchise agreement in Australia is to ensure that the rights and interests of both parties are protected. It is in the best interests of the franchisor [...]
Key Requirements for a Franchise Agreement
Requirements of a Franchise Agreement? A franchise is a business relationship which gives one party, known as the franchisee, the right to sell the products and/or services of the other party, being the franchisor. When [...]
Spam Act 2003
What is the Spam Act 2003 (Cth)? The Spam Act 2003 (Cth) (‘The Act’) sets up a scheme for regulating commercial email and other types of commercial electronic messages. In today’s day and age, the [...]
Sham Contracting – what does it mean?
Sham contracting occurs where an employer disguises an employment relationship as an independent contracting relationship. The vice of this conduct is that it unfairly deprives workers of the benefits of employment and undermines the effective [...]
Introduction of Director Identification Numbers
In order to combat illegal phoenixing activities by company directors and promote good corporate conduct, the Australian Government has introduced legislation requiring company directors, including foreign and alternative directors, to obtain and carry a Director [...]
FFC Appeal overturned: misleading and deceptive conduct
An appeal to the Full Federal Court by the ACCC has been dismissed and Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty Ltd has been found to have not made false or misleading claims regarding their Kleenex Cottonelle toilet wipes [...]