14 June 2024

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BREWING COMPLIANCE: HOW FRANCHISOR GOT BURNED BY WORKPLACE VIOLATIONS

by Zara Moffatt
A recent contravention of the ‘Responsible Franchisor Entity Provisions’ by 85 Degrees highlighted the importance of risk avoidance for franchisors in administering workplace laws and regulations. In a landmark Court case, the Fair Work Ombudsman successfully relied on section 558A of...

20 February 2024

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What the 2023 Unfair Contract Term Reforms means for your Franchise

by Sam Rees
The phrase, ‘Unfair contract terms’ is not new. Most of us are familiar with the implications of ‘unfair contract terms’ (UCT) when it was introduced in the context of standard form contracts. At the time, it was designed to hold larger companies accountable for contracts ...

22 January 2024

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Lawyers to draft Employment Contracts

An Employment Agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee that sets out the terms and conditions of employment. Generally, an employment contract will be comprised of key elements which include: Employment Terms An employment contract will usually include information such as a d...

10 January 2024

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What documents do you need when you start a Business?

Starting your own business can be a rewarding, yet challenging endeavor. Here at IP Partnership Lawyers, we are prepared to set your business up for success by curating legal documents that will simplify the start of your business. Below are some of the matters IP Partnership will assist our Clie...

5 December 2023

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How to stop people from stealing your Brand

by Sam Rees
It is understandably frustrating when someone tries to copy your Intellectual Property (IP). In this article we have outlined some key steps to both stop and prevent people from stealing your IP. Okay, so firstly, what is Intellectual Property? IP is a form of property, however it is intangible...