The Legalities of Price Gouging
Amid ongoing discussions on whether major supermarkets engage in price gouging, a common question emerges: What is price gouging, and how can businesses steer clear of it? This article explains the ba...
Fast Food Giant’s Trademark Clash: Court Verdict
What is a Trademark? A trademark provides legal protection for your brand, aiding customers in distinguishing your products or services in the market. Trademarks can be used to protect a logo, phras...
To Buy or Not to Buy a Franchise in Australia?
Buying a franchise is a big decision. So, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of whether this is the right business decision for you is important. What is a Franchise? Before considering d...
Changes to Unfair Contract Terms: An Important Update
On 9 November 2023, extensive changes to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime came into effect under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and mirrored the provisions in the Australian Securities and In...
The Power of Cease and Desist: What you should know
A cease and desist letter is an effective instrument for defending one’s rights and requesting an end to particular conduct that is harmful or infringing in the context of legal disputes. This officia...
Misinformation and disinformation: ACMA to gain new powers
To address the current era dominated by misinformation and disinformation, the Australian Government has introduced the draft Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinf...
Misleading or promotional? Secure Parking faces court
The ACCC has launched legal action against Secure Parking Pty Ltd in the Federal Court, alleging that it violated the Australian Consumer Law by making false or misleading claims regarding its 'Secure...
Greenwashing: Avoid significant penalties for your business
In recent years, consumers have become increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of the products and services they use. As a result, many retailers have begun to market themselves as "gree...
What are consumer guarantees?
Businesses must comply with the consumer guarantees when selling goods or services. These guarantees are minimum rights for consumers under the Australian Consumer Law. This article explains the law o...
Google to pay $60 million for breaching Australian Consumer Law
Google LLC has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $60 million in penalties for breaching the Australian Consumer Law. This article explains the proceedings against Google and the law around misl...
Company law: How do I appoint a new director?
Directors and shareholders are the key players in most companies. Changes in shareholders or company management may require new directors to be appointed or removed. Importantly, companies must ensure...
Uber just breached the Australian Consumer Law: Don’t make the same mistakes
The fines for misleading and deceptive conduct can be astronomical. Several companies, including Uber, have recently been ordered to pay up to $44.7 million in penalties for misleading customers and...