Franchising in Australia: Good Faith, Disclosure and Informed Decision-Making
The Franchising Code of Conduct: Disclosure Documents The Franchising Code of Conduct regulates...
Due Diligence Disclosure: Is Putting Documents in a Data Room Enough?
Due diligence disclosure can become a critical issue when buying an established business,...
Commercial Contract Disputes: Lessons from Hederics v Spare Weel
Commercial contract disputes frequently arise when agreements fail to clearly allocate responsibility for...
Misleading or Deceptive Conduct: Future Representations Under the ACL
Misleading or deceptive conduct claims under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) are a...
When Can the Ordinary Business Expenses Exception to a Freezing Order Be Limited?
Plaintiffs resort to freezing orders to preserve assets so that any judgment ultimately...
A $100 Million Drafting Mistake: Contract Rectification in the FX Group Holdings v Perpetual Trustee Co
In commercial contracts, mistakes or ambiguous definitions can significantly alter the reality of...
Don’t Forget About Your Existing Shareholders’ Pre-emptive Rights
Start-ups and closely held proprietary companies often need to issue shares quickly, whether...
The Coles Decision Is About More Than Supermarket Pricing
Following the Federal Court’s decision against Coles regarding its “Down Down” promotion, much...
