Since 1998 the mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct has been the key instrument regulating the conduct of franchises in Australia, as prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). A new Franchising Code of Conduct was made public on 3 November 2014 (“new Code”). The implementation of the new Code will be the most […]
Insights Sectors: Financial Services
Jun 3, 2014
INSIGHT: Keeping your website up-to-date and accurate
The evolution of digital media means that when incorrect material is published the publisher has additional means available to minimise the harm caused – namely take it off the website and/or publish a timely update. By extension, a failure to do this adds to the damage caused. The Times debacle At the end of last […]
Feb 11, 2014
INSIGHT: Taking the ‘literal’ or ‘intended’ meaning: High Court reserves judgment
Meridian Lawyers is advising in relation to the following litigation which will have ramifications for the way that dependency claims may be quantified at least in New South Wales and Victoria. Taylor v Owners – Strata Plan No. 11564 in the High Court of Australia No. S179 of 2013: In 2007, during a violent storm, […]