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Sparring partners injunction granted to prevent termination by franchisee

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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November 7 2011

In the recent case of SPAR Licensing Pty Ltd v MIS Queensland Pty Ltd (No 1) 2011 FCA 1054 the Federal Court considered what happens when a franchisee terminates a franchise agreement where they have no right to do so under the franchise agreement

New South Australian laws to impact on franchising sector

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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November 7 2011

On 20 October 2011, the upper house of the South Australian parliament passed the Small Business Commissioner Bill (Bill), which paves the way for state-based franchising regulation in South Australia

Video replay deemed renewal of franchise agreement

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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November 7 2011

In the recent case of Civic Video Pty Limited v Yogies Pty Limited 2011 NSWSC 1107, the NSW Supreme Court considered outlined the circumstances in which a franchise agreement can be deemed to have been renewed for a further term despite the franchisee not signing new franchise documents

ACCC industry codes investigation powers

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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November 7 2011

At the recent National Franchise Convention 2011, Dr Michael Schaper, Deputy Chairman of the ACCC, presented on the ACCC’s new powers of investigation in connection with industry codes, such as the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code

Tis the season..for workplace claims

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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November 7 2011

More than ever, employers are dealing with issues arising from workplace conduct, including discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and bullying

Franchising Bill defeated by WA parliament

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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November 7 2011

Last Thursday, 3 November 2011, the Western Australian parliament rejected the Franchising Bill 2010 (WA), which was originally introduced as a private members bill by Mr Peter Abetz MP in December 2010

Franchising laws passed by South Australian parliament

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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October 21 2011

The upper house of the South Australian parliament yesterday (20 October 2011) passed the Small Business Commissioner Bill (Bill), which paves the way for state-based franchising regulation in South Australia

New dispute resolution options

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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July 5 2011

The outgoing ACCC Chairman, Graeme Samuel, has been quoted in The Australian Financial Review today supporting the need for alternative dispute resolution options for small business, particularly in the franchising industry

Breakaway franchisees - REDgroup retail

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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July 5 2011

With REDgroup administrators, Ferrier Hodgson, desperately searching for a buyer for REDgroup's Australian book business, the consequences for franchisees remains uncertain