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Trade marks – Passing off and Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in the Burger Wars
A recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia matched the American burger giant In-N-Out Burgers against a Sydney burger restaurant called Down N’ Out. It certainly was a David and…
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Retirement Village Residence Contract – What documents are required?
Retirement village contracts can be lengthy and difficult to understand and are substantially different from other contracts you may have encountered during your lifetime. Retirement village contracts usually include several…
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Are your employees safe at home during the COVID-19 pandemic?
For the past few months the world has been shaken by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and businesses/employers were forced to ask employees to work from home by government laws/regulations (both…
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Price reduction? Make sure you get transfer duty reduced as well!
Sometimes parties to a contract want to agree to reduce the price after the contract is signed. Maybe unexpected major problems have been revealed by due diligence or building and…
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Internet giant Google to pay $40,000 in damages
In the past few years, the success rate of high-profile celebrities and public figures for defamation has popularised the cause of action within the broader community. Australia has effectively become…
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Retirement Villages – Right to Reside
As an increasing number of Australians move into retirement villages, or the popular “Over 55 Lifestyle Estates,” it is important to view the issues that can arise and the different…
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Terms and Conditions of trade for your business
The Terms and Conditions (Ts & Cs) of Trade go to the heart of any relationship with a business and its customers and/or clients. It is important that any business…
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Employee entitlements when buying or selling a business in Queensland
One of the most important assets of any business is its employees and it is imperative that when you are buying or selling a business, you appreciate how they are…
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Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) changes in response to global pandemic
The Commonwealth Government has moved quickly it would seem to stop foreign nationals buying up Australian assets at bargain basement prices in the current crisis. The threshold for any foreign…
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Setting up, buying or selling a business in Queensland
Embarking into the world of business requires careful planning and an understanding of your legal and financial obligations. There are several ways of entering into business. You can buy an…
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Commercial Lease obligations in a pandemic
To say that commercial landlords and tenants are facing challenging times is an understatement! The effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are pushing countless businesses to the limit. The lease…
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Warranties and Refunds – what a business needs to know
In Australia a consumer is protected when they purchase any goods and services by the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Act). A consumer is a person or corporation who acquires: goods…
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