We are embarking on our biggest recruitment campaign yet. Legalite is growing and naturally, so is our team! More than empty platitudes, our team are everything to us and looking for the next members to complement them is no mean feat. Legalite as a team are facing into the wind, fresh faced and eagerly […]
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We’re 5! And not to sound too cliché, but what a rollercoaster it’s been (pandemic, anyone?)! Here are some of our highlights and lowlights from the last 5 years. Highlights Happily, there have been plenty of these. In 2017 and 2018, we were named Australia’s Best Law Firm in the NAB Professional Services Awards. These
Do you need a permit for your promotion or competition? Promotions are a fantastic way to elevate your marketing and increase your brand exposure. It is important you comply with any state-based permit requirements, to ensure your promotion is compliant. There are two types of promotions and competitions, which have different requirements: Game of
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When starting a new business, one of the most important things to do is tradebmark your business name. That might sound like an exaggeration – but it’s not. Imagine this conversation – a customer rings you and says: “Funny story, I was Googling your business, and found this other business. You’ve got basically the same business
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The Victorian Government has released Regulations introducing the Victoria Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) to ease financial hardship of commercial and retail tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scheme has similar features to last year’s rent relief regulations. and requires landlords to provide eligible tenants rent relief that is proportionate to the tenant’s decline in turnover as a result of the pandemic. 1.What is the
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Last month the Full Federal Court dismissed Geowash’s appeal against a 2019 decision that fined them $4.2m in for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law. Australian Consumer Law breaches Geowash charged franchisees to establish and fit-out their site, but in reality, the majority of this money went to pay commissions to its director Sanam Ali and the franchising manager Charles Cameron. Geowash also enticed new franchisees in by
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Welcome to the first article in our 3-part series on which advice you need when franchising your business! (co-authored by Sue Campbell, Franchise Right) Approaching the mammoth task of franchising your business can seem daunting at first. But, like building a home, it can (and should) be broken down into stages to make sure you’re laying down the correct foundations and building a
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In this short and sharp webinar, Marianne spoke to Steve Finn from Finn Group about some key factors for franchisors to consider when buying or selling a franchise system. They chat about: Getting organised for a sale Which advice you need Key things to look out for in the sale agreement Due diligence tips Communicating
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After 3 years, spanning a national inquiry and heavy consultation with the franchising sector, changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct have finally been announced. ?✨ The Important Stuff Most changes will apply to franchise agreements entered into, extended or renewed from 1 July 2021 Changes which require amendments to a franchisor’s disclosure document apply
They’re Here! Changes to the Franchising Code Announced Read More »
Telstra was penalised $50 million for unconscionable conduct spanning over the past 2 years and 7 months. What is unconscionable conduct? There is no precise legal definition, but it generally means conduct that is harsh, unfair or oppressive against conscience as judged by the norms of society. What did Telstra do to get a $50m fine? They signed up 108 Indigenous consumers to mobile
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