15 November 2022

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JIM’S GROUP IN THE DOGHOUSE FOR FAILING TO PROPERLY DISCLOSE FRANCHISEE CONTACT DETAILS AND PAST FRANCHISEES

by Gemmah Rowland
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...

18 September 2022

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Patagonia’s re-structure paves the path for a better world

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 ...

6 September 2022

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Elle Ferguson feeling the effect of Trade Mark controversy

by Neelesh Kunisisekar
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...

21 July 2022

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Copyright Registration in Other Countries

by Alize Shaffer
As you’re probably already familiar, copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects how a person’s original idea(s) are communicated. These original ideas are communicated as ‘works’, which may be literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic. For simplicity, imagin...

23 June 2022

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A ROCKY “RHODE” FOR HAILEY BIEBER’S NEW SKINCARE LINE

by Candice Noring
If we were to ask you to name a celebrity that hasn’t launched their own beauty or skincare brand, it might prove more difficult than you might have initially realised. Hailey Rhode Bieber, the well-known model married to singer Justin Bieber, is the latest celebrity to join the rank of st...