Ensure your refund and cancellation policies are transparent and easily accessible to customers.

Recent changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct are set to change how franchisor legal costs are dealt with.

Businesses that qualify as APP entities under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), generally those with annual turnover above $3 million or those handling health information or fulfilling Commonwealth contracts, must comply with the Australian Privacy Principles, including maintaining a privacy policy, issuing privacy collection notices and notifying the OAIC of eligible data breaches.

This article examines the key contract requirements that franchisees and prospective buyers must address when transferring franchise territories in Australia.

This article outlines key funding aspects with a focus on ATO guidelines and common pitfalls.

For the long-term success of your business, you should protect your IP assets early to prevent others from using them.

Update your employment templates to ensure confidentiality clauses don't restrict pay discussions.

In New Zealand, the right for an employee to have a support person in a range of different settings is well established and important to be aware of. Formal meetings, like a disciplinary meeting or similar process, can be intimidating for employees. Having a support person, whether that be a family member, friend or lawyer, can help employees through that process. Having a support person in a disciplinary meeting is often advantageous for an employer as well.

Explores data transfers to the US, agreements & safeguards you could rely on & their importance for compliance with UK GDPR.

If your business has a commercial dispute with another company, it is important to know what dispute resolution methods are available to you.

Scope of work disputes are among the most common and costly conflicts businesses face in commercial relationships. These disputes typically arise when parties have different understandings about the extent of work to be performed, the deliverables required, or the boundaries of a project. Fortunately, most scope of work disputes are preventable through clear documentation and practical protective measures.

The legal requirements, challenges and best practices for engaging third parties for in-home aged care services.

If your company is struggling to stay financially viable, or you may suspect that it is insolvent, you may be considering voluntary administration.

When you change a business name, you must register the new name through ASIC Connect or the Business Registration Service.

Receiving a judgment through the courts can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so look to this as your last option.

Outline what a renewal clause is within your FA & help you consider whether renewing or extending is the right option for you.

Benefits in an overdraft agreement include certainty of access to funds, allowing you to run or expand your business.

When collecting information from customers, businesses must ensure that they do not breach the Australian Privacy Act.

Explains restraint of trade, how it can apply to employment contracts, when it is legal & enforceability in the UK.

Explains how conflicts of interest arise, how to avoid them, and how to disclose them where appropriate.