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Recent Franchise Case Law Overview and Disclosure Update Season 2023

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 12 July 2023
In September Elizabeth Gore-Jones will be presenting at the Legalwise seminar "Franchising Law: Navigating the New Regulatory Regimes" and will be considering the following:  Recent Case Law Overview and Disclosure Update Season 2023 What is new this update season Franchise Disclosure Register Key considerations for disclosure update this year Recent case law overview Presented by Elizabeth Gore-Jones, Principal, The Franchise & Business Lawyers; member, Franc...
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Franchise Disclosure Season has Started!

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 4 July 2023
The Franchise Disclosure Season has started. Franchisors will need to update the following prior to 31 October 2023: 1. Disclosure Document; 2. Key Facts Sheet; and 3. Franchise Disclosure Register. This year, Franchisors should be reviewing their Franchise Suite of Documents to remove any Unfair Contract Terms.  From November 2023 Franchisors could be liable for a penalty up to $50 million if they include Unfair Contract Terms in their Suite of Documents.   ...
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Franchises: Key Considerations when Buying and Selling

Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones on 10 March 2023
Elizabeth Gore-Jones has been asked to present for Legalwise Seminars at a legal seminar about the following: 1.         Compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct; 2.         Specifics of a Franchise Agreement: Key things to look out for; 3.         Considering Licences, Leases and Permits; 4.         Understanding the F...
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Resale Price Maintenance Exposed: Four-Wheel Drive Accessory Manufacturers Held Accountable

May 17 2024
Resale price maintenance is illegal in Australia and a recent case has provided examples of what constitutes resale price maintenance and the actions the ACCC may bring in those circumstances. In this case, four-wheel drive accessory manufacturer...

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