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Stephens Lawyers explains new ACL regulations; active from 1st Jan 2012
7/12/2011 - The recent overhaul of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) came in to operation on 1st January 2011. The first phase went active on 1st July 2011, and covered mandatory wording and inclusions of warranty/guarantee documentation. With phase 2 coming into ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants explains ACCC franchise audits
29/11/2011 - With the enforcement powers of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) being extended as of January 2011, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants offers a quick guide to these extended powers and explains how they can help in the event ...
Transfrom a business into a successful franchise network with help from Stephens franchise lawyers
16/09/2011 - Anyone looking to expand their business into a franchise network knows that it requires planning and knowledge of the market and legal system, which is why Stephens Lawyers & Consultants have a team of specialist franchise lawyers and consultants ...
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants dicuss 'green marketing'
29/03/2011 - An increase in green marketing has led to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) cracking down on unsubstantiated and/or misleading ‘green’ claims. ‘Green washing’ in marketing enables advertisers to capitalise on the growing ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants discuss consumer warranties and new Competition and Consumer Act
11/01/2011 - As of 1 January, 2011, franchise businesses that offer warranties for consumer goods or services will need to ensure they abide by statutory guarantees under the Competition and Consumer Act, report legal consultants from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants. ...
ACCC cracking down on Trade Practices Compliance, reports Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
29/11/2010 - Commercial law experts at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants note that in recent months the ACCC has stepped up efforts to combat unfair business practices and ensure compliance with the Trade Practices Act 1974. The franchise lawyers report that ...
Franchise lawyers Stephens Lawyers & Consultants detail changes to commercial law regarding unfair terms in standard consumer contracts
13/07/2010 - As more amendments pass Parliament, franchise lawyers Stephens Lawyers & Consultants have issued a consumer law update that provides an overview of the new commercial laws regulating unfair terms in standard form consumer contracts, the implications ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants highlight the legal traps associated with the Internet and the office and employer liability for employee internet misuse
5/07/2010 - In modern workplaces, employers are being held liable for a wider range of employee misconduct according to legal consultants, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants. In particular, the potential for abuse of email and Internet facilities provided at the ...
Franchisors face increased disclosure obligations with new Franchising reforms in force as of 1 July 2010
1/07/2010 - According to franchise lawyers, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, franchisors are set to face increased disclosure requirements under reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct, released by Small Business Minister Dr Craig Emerson on 4 June 2010. ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants update on developments in intellectual property, tax and labour and employment law when doing business in China
28/06/2010 - China continues to offer opportunities for Australian companies seeking new markets for their technology or considering expanding their business. The World Expo 2010 in Shanghai May - October 2010, will provide Australian companies with a platform to ...
Franchising reforms expand franchisor disclosure obligations reports Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
25/06/2010 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants report that franchisors are set to face increased disclosure requirements under the comprehensive reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct, announced by Small Business Minister Craig Emerson on 3 March 2010. ...
Advanced Hair Studio acknowledges 20 year association with Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
11/02/2010 - Carl Howell, Chairman Advanced Hair Studio, presented Principal Julian Stephens with a "20 Years of Association" award in December 2009. The award is in recognition of the longstanding professional relationship between Stephens Lawyers & ...
New Government grants support innovators of intellectual property
9/02/2010 - The new Commercialisation Australia grants program from the Commonwealth Government came into effect on 1 January 2010. The program offers new opportunities for innovators, businesses and researchers to receive financial assistance to support and protect ...
Protecting your business interests
4/12/2008 - In Brief:Confidentiality agreements and restraint of trade clauses are commonly used to prevent former employees or franchisees from engaging in activities that compete with businesses, including franchises. However, recent Supreme Court decisions across ...
Franchise Businesses and Privacy: Radical overhaul of Privacy Laws proposed
27/11/2008 - Franchise businesses should be aware of the recent developments in Australian Privacy Law and the possible implications for the franchise industry. OutlineOn August 11 2008, the Australian Law Reform Commission (“ALRC”) released its landmark ...
Franchising Code of Conduct: Implications of the Ketchell decision
27/11/2008 - The High Court decision in Master Education Services Pty Ltd v Ketchell, [1] delivered on 27 August 2008, has wide reaching implications for the franchise industry. Finding in favour of the franchisor, the Court held in a unanimous joint judgment, that ...
Franchising Flaws: Buyer Beware
19/09/2008 - Buying a franchise involves considerable investment of money and time. Whilst most franchise businesses have a proven system and are operating profitably, buyers should be aware that franchise systems do fail. Before buying a franchise, you should obtain ...
Franchising Expertise at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
19/09/2008 - Stephens Lawyers represents leading Australian franchisors with operations in over 20 counties. The firm has experience with internationally based franchisors operating in a diverse range of industries. Stephens Lawyers can provide advice on the establishment ...
Commercial Franchising in China
19/09/2008 - China offers Australian companies an important market for international franchising expansion. Franchisors must comply with the Chinese franchise laws (Regulations on Administration of Commercial Franchise), recently promulgated by the State Council ...
International Expansion – Is your franchise business ready?
19/09/2008 - Expanding a franchise business overseas requires careful planning, assessment and understanding of international markets. Among other things, it is important to:- ensure that you register your intellectual property in the target countries- assess the ...
Franchising in Australia
19/09/2008 - Franchising is a rapidly expanding Australian business sector. To successfully expand into the Australian market, franchisors should consider the possible franchising structures available and ensure that their intellectual property rights are protected ...
Drafting of master franchise agreements by Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants was established in 1983 as a law firm for businesses and legal issues in organisations. The legal franchisor business has earned a name for itself over the years and now deals with a huge range of legal advisory services. ...
Range of commercial and business related legal advice from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants offers legal advice on issues related to commercial ventures. The legal franchisor business quotes ‘successful expansion requires strategic planning combined with an understanding of the market and its regulatory system’. ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants offers consultancy on protection of copyright issues
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants has been in the legal advisory business for over twenty five years and has worked on various legal business cases. The legal franchisor business deals with distribution or agency agreements, joint ventures, confidentiality ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants offers legal services for business expansion measures
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants was established as a law firm over twenty five years ago in Australia. The legal franchisor business is a specialist in commercial legal practice in finer aspects of the legal side of businesses and organisations. The ...
Business expansion advice from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants is a leading legal advice provider in Australia that works with a wide range of issues related to commercial and criminal law. The legal franchisor business also works with issues related to commercial ventures, franchising, ...
Legal advice on franchise structuring issues provided by Stephens Lawyers and Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants operates a legal advising business to help clients in dealing with any case or issues that have to be met with legally. The legal franchisor business provides commercial law services to individuals and enterprises. ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants advises on migration and industrial relations
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants is a specialist in providing a range of legal advisory services to business clients in Australia. The legal franchisor business is skilled in litigation and commercial business transactions that require a lot of attention. ...
Contractual dispute resolution advice from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants is one of the leading law firms in Australia established in 1983. The legal franchisor business approaches complex commercial litigation with a high level of expertise both from a legal, technical and strategic perspective. ...
Patents, copyrights and licensing services from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants can guide clients on intellectual property issues. The legal franchisor business emphasises the importance of protecting a brand name as it is one of the most important assets of a company. The patents firm emphasises ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants offers a range of legal advisory services
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants is a well known firm offering legal advice to clients from numerous enterprises and individual clients. The legal franchisor business was established by Julian Stephens in the year 1983. Julian Stephens is a barrister ...
Lawyers from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants offer quality advice on immigration issues
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants is a commercial law firm with lawyers offering legal advice to clients forms various enterprises and individuals seeking intellectual property, franchising and commercial legal services. The immigration firm involves ...
Intellectual property protection advisory services from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants has been involved in leading cases for various businesses and organisation in Australia for many years. The legal franchisor business is one of the leading law firms dealing with issues in the intellectual property ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants business employs reliable legal consultants
28/01/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants is highly skilled in litigation and commercial business operations, assisting in the recognition and management of potential risk when negotiating and documenting the transactions. The legal franchisor business provides ...
Experienced lawyers deal with legal issues at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
28/01/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants is a well known firm offering legal advice to clients from numerous enterprises and individual clients. The legal franchisor business was established by Julian Stephens in the year 1983. Julian Stephens is a barrister ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants offer expert legal advice to businesses
28/01/2008 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants is a commercial law firm with lawyers offering legal advice to clients forms various enterprises and individuals seeking intellectual property, franchising and commercial legal services. The legal advice firm involves ...
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants help businesses on trade mark issues
21/12/2007 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants can guide clients on intellectual property issues. The legal–franchisor business emphasises the importance of protecting a brand name thus: “Should your brand or trade name be a registered trade mark? Both are valuable ...
Expert litigation and dispute resolution services from Stephens Lawyers and Consultants
21/12/2007 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants offers litigation and dispute resolution services to clients. The legal–franchisor business always considers giving cost-effective solutions to help clients achieve their commercial objectives. The litigation services ...
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants help businesses on all sorts of legal issues
21/12/2007 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants are skilled in litigation and commercial business transactions. The legal–franchisor business can help clients in the identification and management of potential risks when negotiating and documenting transactions. The ...
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants business – An expert commercial legal firm
21/12/2007 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants are specialists in commercial legal practice. The legal–franchisor business was founded in 1983 by Julian Stephens. The legal advice firm has expertise in intellectual property, trade practices, technology, franchising ...
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants resolve issues related to business expansion
21/12/2007 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants offers legal advice on issues related to commercial ventures. The legal–franchisor business quotes “successful expansion requires strategic planning combined with an understanding of the market and its regulatory system.” ...
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Level 34
360 Collins Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
Fax: 03 8636 9199
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Fax: 03 8636 9199
Level 34
360 Collins Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
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