ACCC Enforcement Proceedings – Unfair Contract Terms

Legal Update – November 2020 By Katarina Klaric (Principal & Director) and Peter Divitcos (Lawyer), Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Standard form contracts are being subjected to increased scrutiny for unfair contract terms by regulators. On-line terms and conditions are of particular concern because consumers are often given no choice but to accept onerous or unfair… Read More

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Electronic Marketing and the Australian Spam Act 2003 – Legal Update – August 2020

by Katarina Klaric, Principal & Director, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Electronic marketing campaigns play a significant part in business’s overall marketing strategy for the promotion of their business, goods and services.  They provide an effective tool for the delivery of marketing messages via email or text messaging.  However, businesses utilising electronic marketing communications that are… Read More

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ACCC: Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – Legal Update (8 April 2020)

Businesses should be aware that competition and consumer laws still apply during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) released the ACCC 2020 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities in February 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 27 March 2020, the ACCC announced that the 2020 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities will remain… Read More

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