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National Franchise Disclosure Register 2023 Update

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 10 November 2023

If you are a franchisor, you need to update your National Franchise Disclosure Register information by no later than 14 November 2023. 

We are able to assist you in this regard.

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Beware the Unfair Contract Terms Legislation: Is Your Business Prepared for It?

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 9 November 2023

The Unfair Contract Terms Legislation is set to take effect on 10 November 2023.

It is a significant legal change impacting businesses of all sizes and industries.

If you use standard contracts you need to have them reviewed.

Penalties of up to $50 million can apply.

We can review your contracts for a fixed fee.

Click here for a quote.

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Are Business Owners Sitting on a Ticking Time Bomb?

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 9 November 2023
Many business owners seem to be blissfully unaware of the ticking time bomb which is the Unfair Contract Terms legislation. The Unfair Contract Terms legislation introduces new penalties if a standard contract is entered into containing unfair contract terms after 9 November 2023. This is a nationwide law and the penalty could be $50 million. An unfair contract term can come in a number of forms including the seemingly innocuous “Entire Agreement” clause, restraints of trade an...
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