Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, Author at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants

Franchising Update: Franchising reforms in force 1 July 2010: Franchisors face increased disclosure obligations – June 2010

As for shadowed in our March 2010 Newsletter, franchisors will face disclosure requirements under reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct as announced by Small Business Minister Dr Craig Emerson. In addition to the amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct, the ACCC has been given new powers to conduct random audits of franchisors. These… Read More

Australian Consumer Law Update: Unfair Contract Provisions in force 1 July 2010, as more amendments pass Parliament – June 2010

The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to implement a new consumer policy framework, the Australian Consumer Law, which is designed to ensure nationally equivalent obligations for businesses and guarantee consumers rights, protections and expectations. This update provides an overview of the new law regulating unfair terms in standard form consumer contracts and implications for… Read More

Franchising Update: Franchising reforms in force 1 July 2010: Franchisors face increased disclosure obligations – June 2010

Australian Consumer Law Update: Unfair Contract Provisions in force 1 July 2010, as more amendments pass Parliament – June 2010

Legal Traps: the Internet & the Office – Employer Liability for Empoyee Internet misuse – May 2010

Doing Business in China: Update April 2010- Developments in Intellectual Property, Tax and Labour & Employment Law

Doing Business in China Update: Developments in Intellectual Property, Tax and Labour & Employment Law – April 2010

Recent Posts

Categories