Legalite

We’re hiring! Are you our next Operations Support Unicorn?

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Operations Support Legalite is a multi-award-winning commercial law firm specialising in franchising and property. We help our clients thrive through simplified and forward-thinking legal services. We’re not like traditional law firms. In fact, we’re not like any other law firm. Legalite is a trailblazing and dynamic business; the perfect place for those who are ambitious […]

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We’re hiring! Are you our next Legal Support Superstar?

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Legal Assistant/Support Legalite is a multi-award-winning commercial law firm specialising in franchising and property. We help our clients thrive through simplified and forward-thinking legal services. We’re not like traditional law firms. In fact, we’re not like any other law firm. Legalite is a trailblazing and dynamic business; the perfect place for those who are ambitious

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Penalties for breaching the Franchising Code explained

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The Government passed legislation increasing penalties for breaches of the Code From 15 April 2022, penalties will change in 3 ways:  New $133,200 penalties are introduced for some breaches;  Breaches of 3 important obligations will have a penalty of up to $10m*; and  Other existing penalties will increase from $66,600 (300 penalty units) to $133,200

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Legalite Turns 5!

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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

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Your guide to Competition & Trade Promotion Lottery Permits

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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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Victoria Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme 2021

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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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Geowash’s appeal to overturn $4.2m fine dismissed  

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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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