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Legalite is Employing!

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...
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Legalite Turns 5!

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 ...
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Your guide to Competition & Trade Promotion Lottery Permits

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...
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Should you trade mark your business name? 

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...
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Victoria Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme 2021

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...
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Geowash’s appeal to overturn $4.2m fine dismissed  

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...
Franchising Your Business Part 1

Franchising Your Business: Which Advice Do You Need and Why? (Part 1)

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...
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Franchisors, Looking to Buy or Sell?

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...
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They’re Here! Changes to the Franchising Code Announced

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...
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Telstra’s $50 million mistake 

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...
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