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Unlocking Franchising Insights: Elizabeth’s Joint Legalwise Presentation on Practical Strategies for Tackling Unfair Contract Terms in Franchise Agreements

Posted on 23 January 2024
The Franchise & Business Lawyers’ very own principal, Elizabeth Gore-Jones, is a regular presenter at Legalwise Seminars, where she generously shares her expertise in legal matters, especially in franchising law, with her fellow legal practitioners seeking continuing professional development. This March, Elizabeth’s usual solo presentations shift into a unique dimension as she takes the floor with her esteemed colleague, Simone Pentis, for a special co-presentation titled &ld...
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Is It a Licence or a Franchise?

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 18 January 2024
People often mistakenly enter into a licence agreement or distribution agreement when it is in fact a franchise agreement. This means that they do not comply with the Franchising Code of Conduct which may lead to large penalties. If an agreement meets all of the criteria of a franchise agreement, then the Franchising Code of Conduct must be complied with, regardless of whether the agreement is called a franchise, licence, distribution or otherwise. The criteria for a franchise agreement ar...
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ACCC Media Release: Franchisors Warned to Remove Unfair Contract Terms or Risk legal Action

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 15 December 2023
On 15 December 2023, the ACCC issued a media release urging franchisors to urgently review and amend their standard form franchise agreements or to be prepared for potential enforcement action after a review of franchising contracts found wide-ranging concerns. The ACCC issued a report which can be found here. You will note that the ACCC has published its findings after completing targeted franchising compliance checks. ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said, “We are concerned that franch...
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Happy Easter from The Franchise & Business Lawyers!

Mar 28 2024
Wishing you a long weekend filled with joy, laughter and warmth! May your Easter basket be filled with blessings and your heart with love. Remember, just like a successful franchise, Easter is all about growth, renewal and new beginning...

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