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Court Rules Against PayPal Australia for an Unfair Contract Term

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 11 July 2024
In a significant legal development, the Federal Court of Australia has ruled against PayPal Australia Pty Limited (PayPal), declaring a specific contract term used in its agreements with small businesses to be unfair.  The contentious term in question allowed PayPal to retain fees charged erroneously if small businesses failed to notify PayPal of the error within 60 days of the fee appearing on their account statement. This provision shifted the burden onto small businesses to promptly ...
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Happy New Financial Year: What You Need to Consider for FY 2024-2025

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 1 July 2024
Happy New Financial Year: What You Need to Consider for FY 2024-2025
Happy New Financial Year from The Franchise & Business Lawyers! As we step into this new financial year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our clients, partners and colleagues for their continued trust and support. Here's to another year of growth, success and prosperity! To kick off this new chapter, we would like to share a few important reminders regarding franchising and business law that you should consider for FY 2024-2025: Franchising: Ensure that you update yo...
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Client Email Feedback

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 25 June 2024
Client Email Feedback
Client Testimonial Spotlight We recently received this heartwarming email from a client, and we could not be more thrilled to share it with you! At The Franchise & Business Lawyers, we strive to provide not only professional expertise but also a personal touch in every interaction. Thank you for recognizing our commitment to exceptional service. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward! For those looking for expert legal guidance, do not hesitate to reach out. Whether you are navigatin...
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Don’t Sign Blind: How Queensland Retail Tenants Can Lock In Fair Market Rent Before Lease Renewal

Aug 14 2025
If you're a retail tenant in Queensland and your lease is coming up for renewal, there's a smart step you can take before committing and it could protect your business from an unexpected rent hike.It’s called early market rent determination, and i...

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