FWC Upholds Employer’s Direction to Require Employees to Return to Work from the Office
Following a decision made by the Fair Work Commission on 24 October 2023, employers can be more confident in requiring...
November 28, 2023
Transformative Reforms: Australia’s Family Law System Overhauled for Simplicity and Safety
By Carmel Morrison (Accredited Specialist in Family Law & Head of Family Law) On October 19, 2023, Australia's Federal Parliament ushered...
November 20, 2023
Should Your Ex-Partner Only Spend Supervised Time with Your Child?
By Carmel Morrison (Principal Partner – Head of Family Law) Family law cases often involve complex dynamics, and allegations of family...
November 20, 2023
Calling all Franchise Stakeholders – Have Your Say On The Franchise Disclosure Register By 26th November
On 15 November 2023 the Treasury released a short survey as part of the government’s review of the Franchising Code...
November 17, 2023
Retail leases – A Snapshot of The Key Legislation and Recent Cases
By Nasiya Goldberg, Senior Associate We have recently experienced a high volume of requests for guidance from commercial tenants and landlords...
October 31, 2023
Scams Targeting Intellectual Property Owners. Know What to Look for and Don’t Get Caught Out!
By Carmen Wu and Louise Wolf Properly registered intellectual property with IP Australia is a valuable asset. Registration involves the inclusion...
October 31, 2023
Reminder: 14 November 2023 Deadline to Update Franchise Disclosure Register Profile
Following the introduction of the Franchise Disclosure Register (‘Register’) last year, franchisors are reminded of their obligation to annually update...
October 31, 2023
When to Complete a Property Settlement – Leave to Proceed Out of Time
By Rhiannon Foley Time limits The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”) prescribes certain limitations on when parties to a marriage...
October 5, 2023
5 Facts About The New UCT Regime – What You Need To Do Now!
The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 passed last year made significant changes to the unfair contract...
October 5, 2023
Good Faith, Goodwill and Unconscionable Conduct: The Case between Mercedes-Benz and its Australian Dealers
On 30 August 2023, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its decision in the case of AHG (WA) Pty...
September 18, 2023
