Do you know everything you should know about puffery when it comes to writing ad copy? Even if you think you do, its probably worth pondering on the following.

Australian manufacturer Tasman Sheepskin Tannery has given a court-enforceable undertaking that it will cease claiming its medical sheepskins meet a voluntary standard for these products where they fail to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Many advertisers treat "conditions apply" as a magical incantation. I have known some to include these words in an advertisement, believing that they are then covered for all manner of exclusions.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted court enforceable undertakings from the Korean Inbound Tour Operator Council of Australia Incorporated after concerns about agreements entered into by KITOCA members.

WorkChoices’ was introduced in March 2006 and enabled employers and employees through Workplace Agreements to modify or exclude certain ‘protected award conditions’ including penalty rates, overtime and other allowances.

In September 2008, the Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Jayatilake v Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd [2008] VSCA 167.

Franchisors need to ensure their restraint and non compete provisions are carefully worded to be legally enforceable.

The ACCC recently announced that it would be reviewing advertising in the bedding industry to determine whether retailers are legitimately using two price advertising.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft notice proposing to revoke a notification concerning advertising contracts the Wentworth Courier offers to real estate agents within its circulation area.

Ketchell (Master Education Services Pty Limited v Ketchell [2008] HCA 38) was recently subject to a successful appeal to the High Court of Australia.

When one hears the term "aiding and abetting", it conjures up images of people being involved in criminal activities. Whilst the term is also used regularly in the trade practices area, it is far less familiar in the context of corporate law.

Agreements can not cover every event, but an experienced lawyer can ensure they adequately protect their clients.

There have been recent changes at both federal and state level which have increased the protection of a patient’s privacy through provisions dealing with the collection, storage and control of information.

In June 2008, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services commenced an inquiry into whether any amendments should be made to the Franchising Code of Conduct in order to raise the standard of conduct of participants in Australia's growing franchising sector.

The changes introduced under the Federal Government's Fair Work Bill 2008 (Cth) (the Bill), will take effect on 1 July 2009, with the exception of the national employment standards and modern awards which are projected to commence on 1 January 2010.

This is a decision of the High Court which considers, among other things, the duty of care owed by a roads authority, how a breach is to be assessed and also contributory negligence.

The recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision of Insurance Australia Ltd v HIH & Ors deals with a situation where two relevant insurance policies cover the same event. The Court of Appeal, constituted by Chernov, Ashley and Redlich JA, upheld the trial judge’s decision that a sub-contractor does not have a right of repayment under a relevant insurance policy if it is the case that he has already been indemnified under another policy in respect of the same risk.

Franchising has developed in Australia through well known international brands. Foreign Franchisors are looking to Australia and New Zealand as potential markets to expand their brand.

A franchise is a licensed contractual right which is not necessarily transferable unless the agreement allows it.

This is a decision of the High Court which considers, among other things, the construction of insurance policies, estoppel and the requirement to act with utmost good faith in s13 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth).