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Franchisors’ end of term arrangements – valuation of goodwill versus risk of competition
Section 23 of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Regulation 2014 (Cth) (Code) limits Franchisors in their ability to include restraint of trade clauses in Franchise Agreements, protecting Franchisees if the Agreement is not renewed. Franchisors must be aware of the implications of this Regulation when deciding not to renew an Agreement.
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Reverse engineering of software – legal boundaries?
Reverse engineering software in Australia is complex, with legal implications and cases providing authority on “infringing” verses “non-infringing” reverse engineering. Courts have provided some protection to intellectual property (IP) through licence agreements and distinguishing between ideas and expressions of a program.
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Deceiving conduct costs Coles a lot of dough: ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2015] FCA 330
Coles Supermarkets has been ordered to pay a $2.5 million penalty for breaching the Australian Consumer Law. The Federal Court ruling serves as a reminder to businesses to be aware of their obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act and the Australian Consumer Law.
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Dallas Buyers Club wins preliminary discovery order
The Federal Court of Australia has granted a controversial application that could allow copyright holders to identify and pursue alleged infringers of their work. Find out what conditions were imposed on the copyright holders and what this could mean for the future of online copyright infringement.
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Plant breeder’s rights – an introduction
This article explores the Plant Breeders Rights Act 1994 (Cth) and its implications for plant variety protection. Learn more about the exclusive rights granted to plant breeders, the registration requirements, and the exceptions that apply.
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Reseller agreements – order taker or fiduciary
A Reseller Agreement is a powerful tool for businesses, but understanding the legal distinctions between a Reseller and an Agent is essential. Discover the key differences and how to protect your business in this informative blog post.
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Roll ups in M&A transactions explained
Roll Up and List strategy requires careful consideration of legal and financial structures. Dundas Lawyers discuss different techniques Acquirers can use to ensure success.
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Share vesting agreements – is compulsory acquisition a penalty?
Drafting a Share Vesting Agreement requires consideration of several factors, including securities, copyright, class of shares, taxation, congruence, Events of Default, issuing all shares, and Events of Default/Forfeiture clauses to avoid penalties.
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Facebook comments ruled as workplace bullying
A ruling by the Fair Work Commission has broadened the concept of ‘being at work’ to include activities authorized or permitted by the employer. Learn more about how this could affect your workplace and why it’s important to have a strong social media policy in place.
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