The Franchise & Business Lawyers' principal, Elizabeth Gore-Jones, was honoured to present at the Legalwise Seminars on "Franchising Law: Updates, Disputes & Compliance" last week!  Feedback from attendees speaks volumes: Insightful & experienced as always Very useful guidance from an experienced practitioner Excellent presentation Interesting & informative Elizabeth thrives on sharing her expertise in franchise law and franchising in Aust...

In a recent development, the legal battle between a Victorian franchisee of the home services brand, Jim's Mowing, and the state Department of Health has reached a conclusion. According to official court records, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has dismissed the case, marking a significant decision in the franchise and business law landscape. The tribunal's ruling, issued on 14 December 2023, cited prior determinations in similar cases and previous hearings as ...

McDonald’s finds itself in legal trouble once more as the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) initiates a class action lawsuit against the corporation and 325 of its franchisees in the Federal Court of South Australia. The lawsuit, seeking $100 million in backpay, alleges that over 25,000 supervisors and managers were not compensated for pre- and after-shift tasks. These tasks, including cleaning, reviewing schedules and preparing equipment before shifts and ...