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The expanding unfair contracts provisions within the Australian Consumer Law are being enforced by the ACCC.

Summary of five core areas of the Franchising Code of Conduct of significant change for franchisors and franchisees.

These 2 Codes of Practice require employers to take active steps to manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

An example of how difficult it can be to successfully rely on a limitations defence, particularly at an interlocutory stage.

Innovation is essential in improving health care delivery and patient outcomes.

The "Leasing Principles" under the Code have not changed, but the Code has now been re-activated.

These reforms give ASIC, liquidators and the ATO new powers to help to deter and disrupt illegal phoenix activities.

Recent case affirms principle that vicarious liability is not dependent on contractual arrangements, but rather on a question of fact.

Case illustrates the importance of complying with professional standards and the risks of failing to do so.

Lenders should note these changes, given the harsh consequences for failure to comply with the UCT Regime.

New reporting obligations for foreign investors, in relation to Australian land, entities and businesses.

Interesting cases where contract of sale of freehold & business was terminated (due to COVID) & buyer seeks return of deposit.

Hospitals and health care providers who provide children's health services should implement risk minimisation strategies.

In the US there has been a lot of discussion about joint employment and the issue of franchisors bearing some responsibility.

A term of a consumer (and small business) contract will be void if unfair and the contract is a standard form contract.

Recent Royal Commissions have uncovered shocking examples of corrupt corporate cultures in many Australian organisations.

Selecting the proper scope of services to be outsourced is sometimes the most difficult decision for the outsourcing team.