Why can’t same-sex couples in Australia get married?
In brief – Same-sex marriage is currently illegal in Australia Same-sex marriage is currently illegal in Australia, which can result in…
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With the latest legal developments, legislation changes and case precedents.
Changes in law and implications for franchising
In brief — Proposed reforms to strengthen protections for franchisees Changes proposed to unfair contracts law, unconscionable contracts law and…
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Franchise agreements may still be valid when franchisors fail to meet disclosure obligations
In brief — High Court decision supports franchisors A recent decision of the High Court of Australia in Master Education Services…
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If you’ve signed a prenuptial agreement and no longer agree to its terms, what can you do?
In brief — Your rights are limited If you have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and no longer agree to…
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If you’ve signed a prenuptial agreement and no longer agree to its terms, what can you do?
In brief — Your rights are limited If you have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and no longer agree to…
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If you’ve signed a prenuptial agreement and no longer agree to its terms, what can you do?
In brief — Your rights are limited If you have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and no longer agree to…
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If you’ve signed a prenuptial agreement and no longer agree to its terms, what can you do?
In brief — Your rights are limited If you have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and no longer agree to…
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I’m sexy, but not that sexy — .xxx domain names
From 6 December 2011 any individual, company or organisation is permitted to apply for a new .XXX (or triple X) domain name…
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Minimising Risks at End of Year Parties
In Brief End of year parties present one of the most difficult challenges for employers in firstly minimising risks of liability…
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Round up of corporate law changes in 2011
Directors personal liability — Metz Holdings In a recent case, directors were held personally liable for representations given by the company, despite…
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