Massive Fines Loom for Supermarkets as Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Set to Become Mandatory
A Greens-led inquiry has found that large Australian Supermarkets abuse their market power, which has led to the Australian Federal Government announcing that it will impose a mandatory code of…
Client Profile: Erizon
Leading the Way in Environmental Solutions
When Reputation Assists in Protecting Your Brand
A case analysis of Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1587
When Are Goods or Services Acquired by a “Consumer”? When Do Guarantees Under the Australian Consumer Law Apply? Can Suppliers and Manufacturers Liability Be Limited?
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL)[1] contains a number of guarantees (consumer guarantees) which apply to the supply of goods or services to a consumer. These are in Part 3-2, Division 1, Sections…
“Combination” Clarity on Causation or Query on “Consequential”
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of South Australia Court of Appeal, Return to Work Corporation (SA) v English; Williams v Return to Work Corporation (SA) [2023] SASCA 125, has significant…
Staff Profile: Daniel Idema
Daniel’s Journey: Balancing Career, Family, and Passion
Navigating New Relationships After Loss: Understanding Legal and Financial Implications
If you are entering a new relationship after divorce or the death of your spouse or partner, then take the time to understand the landscape. Carefully assess the assets/liability profile and how that…
Distraint for Rent – What Landlords Need to Know
Distraining for rent can be a very effective remedy to recover unpaid rent when a tenant is in default. Most commercial leases provide a landlord with the right to re-enter premises and terminate a…
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance is the financial support given by one spouse/partner to a former spouse in circumstances where they are not able to support themselves due to factors such as age, illness or…
The Implications of Bankruptcy: Barry Decision Provides Insights into Corporate and SMSF Affairs
As seen in the matter of an application by Barry [2024] FCA 13 (Barry), bankruptcy can have a ripple effect on the management of corporations and a superannuation entity. Barry serves as a warning of…
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