Time flies when you're pursuing your passion and serving amazing clients! The Franchise & Business Lawyers is thrilled to celebrate a dozen years of unwavering commitment to legal excellence.  As we reflect on this milestone, we're overwhelmed with gratitude for your trust and partnership throughout the years. Your success stories fuel our drive and inspire us to continuously raise the bar. From navigating complex legal landscapes to crafting innovative solutions, every mome...

The Federal Court took a strong stance against misleading and deceptive practices in the online marketplace by imposing a $1M penalty on online florist and gift retailer Bloomex for breaching the Australian Consumer Law through false and misleading representations. This came after Bloomex admitted to: 1.      publishing misleading star ratings for its products (e.g., customer reviews for products prepared and delivered outside Australia, ratings from people who may ...

Is your business in good shape? Whether you are already operating your business or just starting out, it is crucial to give your business a health check every now and then. Here is a quick checklist to keep you on track: Business Name Registration: While this will not provide any real protection to your business, this still needs to be complied with as a requirement of law. Trade Mark Registration: This will protect your logo and business name from the use of business competitors. ...