Email Newsletter Launch
Gladwin Legal has just launched our email newsletter, which will provide subscribers with email notifications about retail legal news and firm updates. If you're a retailer or interested in keeping u...
Beware of Trade Mark Scams
IP Australia has recently reported that there have been cases of unsolicited letters sent to trade mark holders, asking for the payment of fees for registering and publishing their trade marks. The...
Embracing E-Commerce – are your legal documents in check?
It’s no secret that e-commerce and online retail sales are on the rise. If you’ve recently joined the growing online retailing trend or are looking to enter the market, it is important to ensure...
Changes to Mandatory Standards for Bean Bags 2016
If you sell, manufacture or distribute bean bags, you will need to comply with the new mandatory safety standard that has been announced by the Australian Government. Although there has been a mandat...
Apps & Privacy Policies: Protect your brand, Protect Personal Information
An essential read if you have, or are thinking of developing an App. In the increasingly digital age, many retailers are turning to mobile applications (Apps) as a means to increase their omnichannel...
Hoping to profit from extended warranties in 2015?
It’s the time of year when retailers are hoping to sell lots of extended warranties and planning for new products in 2015. Not only do extended warranties add profit to the bottom line, but they...
Avoiding fines for importing certain wood or wood derived products
Do you import wood or wood derived products such as paper, tissues, seats or wooden furniture or décor (or furniture containing wood)? If so, you should be aware of your obligations under the Il...
How to Make More Money in 2015 – Starting a Private Label
Start your own private label. For a number of years now we have seen the rise in private label goods, in both supermarkets and department stores. It is well known that creating your own la...
To Licence or not to Licence…
Licensing your intellectual property can be a great way to partner up with another party to maximise your financial benefit and yet still retain control of your intellectual assets, whether they be co...
Focus on sunglasses (pun intended)
In celebration of the first day of summer, we thought we would tell you some important news about sunglasses: The ACCC has released a reminder to consumers to select safe sunglasses to wear this...
Don’t make your Christmas sale a liability
We all know that Christmas is the time for sales. It’s critical to ensure that savings claims are accurate and able to be substantiated. Such claims include “% off” or “was/now” price claims.&nb...
How fair are your consumer contracts?
It was only a matter of time before we started seeing the ACCC taking action for unfair contract terms. Pretty much any contract we sign or agree to as a consumer is a 'consumer contract'. This includ...