A representative of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently noted that consumers engage with online reviews to make decisions on whether to purchase a product or use a service (‘Wisdom to remove unfair contract terms’, ACCC Media Release 104/18, (located at: https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/wisdom-to-remove-unfair-contract-terms)).
Two recent ACCC actions indicate that attempts by businesses to control online reviews may not go unnoticed. ...
So, you’ve recently received payment from one of your customers for goods or services provided by your business, only to receive a letter from a liquidator demanding you to pay it back on the basis it was a ‘preferential’ or ‘unfair preference’ payment?
You may be wondering how you respond to the demand, and most importantly, will you have to pay the money back. ...
This time last year, the protections against unfair contract terms were extended under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to include standard form contracts involving small businesses.
A ‘standard form contract’ is generally a pre-prepared contract which offers the same or similar terms to all consumers, and is often utilised by larger businesses to improve efficiency. ...
Selling A Business in Queensland - What your Brisbane Business Lawyer Does
When selling your business there are many legal factors to consider, and if you are considering selling your business you should seek advice and guidance from a business lawyer well in advance. A Brisbane based business lawyer will have intimate knowledge of how businesses are valued, and the skillset and expertise to prepare the necessary documentation. ...
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Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice and Retail Zoo, delivered a punch to two gym owners and Shark Tank hopefuls this week. The guys were pitching a food product to the Sharks, and the packaging revealed it was ‘engineered to accelerate muscle growth and increase energy levels’. ...
Businesses must take care to ensure that standard form contracts, such as terms and conditions or terms of trade, are not considered ‘unfair’ pursuant to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). ...
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The handshake has existed in some form or another for thousands of years – popular theory is the gesture began as a way of conveying peaceful intentions and demonstrating the hand holds no weapon. ...
The first line of defence against debtors is a strong set of terms and conditions.
Simply put, if you don’t have great terms and conditions, you are putting your business at risk. When terms are not clear, misunderstandings can arise, and clients go back on their word. ...
Each year, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) holds a week of events to promote privacy and encourage best practices by companies and organisations on how they can keep your personal information safe. Each year has a different theme: This year, the focus of the week is “trust and transparency”. ...
