ArticleUpdating your 2015 Franchise Disclosure Document - The clock is ticking!In 2015, franchisors in Australia must use a new form to update their franchise disclosure documents by 31 October.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolman Webb
ArticleDeck the halls with bows of holly - Beware the leftovers of employee follyEmployers can take numerous steps to ensure their workers are safe and act appropriately at end-of-year celebrations.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleFair Work Commission Decisions: casual conversion clause to be inserted into modern awards & the family and domestic violence leave clause takes a new turnThe Fair Work Commission has this week handed down its decisions in relation to two major claims sought by the unions.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleYour Guide To COVID-19 Vaccines And The Workplace: Education And Care IndustryVaccination is required for workers in the education and childcare industry in NSW, Victoria, ACT and Northern Territory - and it will soon be required in Western Australia.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleCorporate Insolvency Reform – The impact of the 2025 Federal electionIncreasing headwinds of global economic uncertainty will influence the ultimate agenda of insolvency law reform.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHolman Webb
ArticleSignificant changes to insolvency / bankruptcy regimeIn response to COVID-19 impacts, the Government introduced temporary changes to the rules of insolvency and bankruptcy.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHolman Webb
ArticleTrade creditors - How to prepare for an insolvency uptickCreditors should review their ts & cs & internal collections practices so that you are ready for insolvencies.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHolman Webb
ArticleIssuing proceedings directly against an insurer in NSW: The well settled criteriaLeave may still be refused, despite satisfying the 'well settled criteria', if the court is provided sufficient reasons.AustraliaInsuranceHolman Webb
ArticlePrivate health insurance reforms – How will they affect you?The Australian government announced wide ranging reforms to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable.AustraliaInsuranceHolman Webb
ArticleCopyright infringement - Downloading music and movies – the first injunction against infringing websitesThis decision provides some insights into the wording of the Act, and the obligations imposed on the affected parties.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHolman Webb
ArticleTop five factors to consider before applying for a trade markArticle outlines five key factors to take into consideration prior to filing a trade mark application.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHolman Webb
ArticleDefamed – Google's inaction proves costlySecondary publishers could be held liable for defamation, if they had actual or constructive knowledge of the material.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
ArticleSupreme Court Curbs AFCA Jurisdiction: DH Flinders Pty Limited V Australian Financial Complaints Authority LimitedIn a decision of the NSW Supreme Court given on 26 November 2020, the Court has found that the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has no jurisdiction to determine a dispute against an AFSL holder.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
ArticleMandatory data breach notification has commenced! Do you have a data breach response plan?You should have developed a data breach response plan and provided relevant training to the Board, management and staff.AustraliaPrivacyHolman Webb
ArticleWhat is a mandatory data breach notification?All affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner must now be formally notified of any serious data breaches.AustraliaPrivacyHolman Webb
ArticleCommencement of the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022 (NSW): No cooling off period for a residential property sale made in consequence of a put option.This NSW conveyancing regulation is a legislative response to the court decision of BP7 Pty Ltd v Gavancorp.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolman Webb
ArticleKey stamp duty changes for a grant of a put option and/or call option have commencedDiscussion about recently introduced duty on certain transactions that result in a change in beneficial ownership. AustraliaTaxHolman Webb
ArticleFranchise dispute process - the basicsThe Franchising Code of Conduct contains a dispute resolution procedure, which is not compulsory but effective.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolman Webb
ArticleSexual harassment laws - positive obligations on employersA number of high-profile industrial incidents in Australia demonstrate the effect of increased expectations and positive obligations on employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleDoes your business need a privacy policy?A privacy policy is a document that sets out how a business collects, holds, uses, and discloses personal information.AustraliaPrivacyHolman Webb