Non-disparagement clauses in standard form contracts deemed to be unfair contract terms by the ACCC – June 2018

By Katarina Klaric (Principal) and Emma Contebardo (Lawyer), Stephens Lawyers & Consultants  Negative or disparaging online reviews can result in substantial damage to a business’ reputation and also loss of revenue.  Where reviews are false, defamatory or not genuine, businesses can take legal action to have the reviews taken down and claim compensation. Some businesses… Read More

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Information Sheet: Dealership, Distribution, Re-seller and IP Licence Agreements & the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct (October 2018)

The Australian courts have given a very broad interpretation of the definition of “franchise agreement” in the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct resulting in many dealership or reseller agreements, distribution agreements, trade mark licenses and IP license agreements being franchise agreements in Australia and subject to compliance with the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct. These… Read More

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Information Sheet: Dealership, Distribution, Re-seller and IP Licence Agreements & the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct (Oct 2018)

The Australian courts have given a very broad interpretation of the definition of “franchise agreement” in the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct resulting in many dealership or reseller agreements, distribution agreements, trade mark licenses and IP license agreements being franchise agreements in Australia and subject to compliance with the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct. These… Read More

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