Stephens Lawyers advises on all aspects of competition and consumer law. It also represents clients and makes submissions on their behalf to Government regulatory bodies.
In today’s competitive climate, business cannot afford the embarrassment and costs associated with anti-competitive and misleading or deceptive practices occasioned by failure to comply with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (formerly Trade Practices Act) and other consumer protection laws. Stephens Lawyers assists clients in adopting protective measures including compliance programs, minimising potential contravention of the Act which can result in substantial penalties.
“Computer and electronic equipment suppliers need to implement training programs to educate and inform their employees about their obligations under the Trade Practices Act.”
Extract from The Law by Julian Stephens, Business Review Weekly.
Stephens Lawyers also represents clients in competition and consumer law litigation ranging from product liability claims to unfair practices and misuse of market power. We can also assist clients with the identification of potential risk areas and the development of risk minimisation and damage control strategies.
“Manufacturers can minimise their exposure for defective product liability by the implementation of well planned risk management strategies.”
Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens.
Links to Publications
ACCC: Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – Legal Update – April 2020
ACCC: Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2020
Consumer Guarantees: Is Your Business Compliant? – Information Sheet – November 2018
Food Labelling and Australian Consumer Law – Information Sheet – October 2018
ACCC 2017 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities – June 2017
Competition and Consumer Law Update – November 2014
Australia Consumer Law – ACCC action on Carbon Price claims – July 2013
Australia Consumer Law, Business and the Carbon Price – May 2013
Australian Consumer Law – Directors & Employees’ Liability – January 2013
Competition Law Considerations following the Metcash decision – October 2011
Are you aware of the ACCC’s industry code audit powers? – October 2011
Do you “green wash”? Avoiding Green Marketing Legal Traps – March 2011
Warranties to Consumers & the new Competition and Consumer Act – December 2010
New Consumer Laws Commencing 1 January 2011 – December 2010
ACCC cracks down on Trade Practices Compliance – November 2010
Franchising Update: Franchising reforms expand franchisor disclosure obligations – March 2010