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. ...

Did you know that franchising law is a national law? This means that we serve franchisors and franchisees all over Australia. Thanks to virtual attendance technology and DocuSign, there's no longer a need for in-person meetings! Have you experienced the benefits of this technology in streamlining your business and increasing efficiency? We certainly have and it has made a world of difference!  So, no matter where you are, feel free to contact us if you need assista...