This article explains what an ‘ipso facto' clause is, when they are problematic and they mean for Australian companies.

This recent act introduced significant increases to the maximum penalties for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law.

Loans, sales by instalment, or leases of goods with an option to purchase may all be covered by Australian credit laws.

This is the second of two articles that look at the benefits of the changes to the law for retail lessees and lessors.

Retail lessees must ensure that any matters on which they rely in entering into a lease are effectively addressed in the lease.

The ACCC is committed to cracking down on businesses that mislead consumers as to their remedies pursuant to the ACL.

The ACCC has warned that it will continue to take a strong line against parties engaged in cartel conduct.

The amendments to the Trade Marks Act 1995 are designed to help increase genuine parallel importation and competition.

This case suggests that, in certain circumstances, competitors may use similar, almost identical, phrases in marketing.

To ensure compliance with payment surcharge regulations, businesses need to understand the regulatory framework.

This amendment seeks to increase the minimum duration of leases and bailments that are deemed PPS leases to two years.

Overview of new code designed to provide relief to SMEs that are commercial tenants & suffering financially in this pandemic.

This case is useful in clarifying the extent of a landlord's obligations to give notice when a tenant fails to pay rent.

All businesses that deal with small business should review their standard form contracts for any unfair contract terms.

The landlord of a retail shop validly terminated the lease on the basis that the landlord would demolish the premises.

This article examines the facts, the court's conclusions, and takeaway messages for commercial landlords and tenants.

The tenant could not terminate the lease on the basis that the landlord failed to repair the air-conditioning unit.

Article discusses the prohibition on insolvent trading and the new safe harbour defence provisions.

Procedures regarding payment claims for construction contracts should be updated to comply with new SOPA requirements.

ACCC may focus on product safety compliance, anti-competitive behaviour and competition in commercial construction industry.