There is not a holiday season that goes by without hearing Mariah Carrey’s iconic 1994 hit, ‘All I want for Christmas is you’. It may be the unofficial anthem of the holiday season; however, the pop singer certainly is not the ‘Queen of Christmas’, according to the U...

Having acted for Franchisors since 1995, when it comes to stories about Franchisees, IP Partnership have heard it all. Everything from Franchisees shutting up their shops in the busy Christmas period and walking away from their businesses on New Years day (true story), to Franchisees who have bee...

Jim’s Group Pty Ltd has found itself in the cross hairs of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions (the ‘ACCC’) after being issued two infringement notices and $24,420.00 in penalties. Jim’s Group is one of the largest franchise systems in Australia, with more...

Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard has set an example in corporate leadership. The progressive, outdoorsy billionaire has recently taken a significant step in fighting the issues of climate change; by donating his entire company. 100% of company stocks are being donated, ensuring that all ...

Aussie influencer Elle Ferguson continues to find herself chock-a-block in controversy just weeks after her sudden departure from Channel Nine’s hit reality TV show, The Block. Despite her attempts to avoid public backlash by deleting negative comments left on her social media accounts...