Stephens Lawyers & Consultants News
The New Personal Property Securities Register - How it Effects Franchise Businesses
21/05/2012 - All businesses involved in the supply of goods need to be aware of PPS and its relevance and application to their business.
Stephens Lawyers explains new ACL regulations; active from 1st Jan 2012
7/12/2011 - Stephens Lawyers explains the new ACL regulations, relating to defect warranties, that come into effect on 1st january 2012.
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants explains ACCC franchise audits
29/11/2011 - Its essential for franchisors to fully comply with the Franchising Code of Conduct and ACCC audits are helping to ensure this.
Transfrom a business into a successful franchise network with help from Stephens franchise lawyers
16/09/2011 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants have a team of specialist franchise lawyers and consultants to help expand businesses into successful franchise networks.
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants dicuss 'green marketing'
29/03/2011 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is cracking down on businesses that make false 'green claims'. Stephens Lawyers and Consultants discuss the legal obligations of 'green marketing'.
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants discuss consumer warranties and new Competition and Consumer Act
11/01/2011 - New legislation that took effect on 1 January, 2011 will have important implications for franchise businesses offering consumer warranties, report legal consultants from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants.
ACCC cracking down on Trade Practices Compliance, reports Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
29/11/2010 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants are experienced in all aspects of commercial law, here noting a significant push by the ACCC in recent months to combat unfair business practices.
Franchise lawyers Stephens Lawyers & Consultants detail changes to commercial law regarding unfair terms in standard consumer contracts
13/07/2010 - Franchise lawyers Stephens Lawyers & Consultants have issued a consumer law update that provides an overview of new changes to consumer protection laws which came into effect on 1 July 2010.
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.
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.
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.
Franchising reforms expand franchisor disclosure obligations reports Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
25/06/2010 - 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.
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.
Protecting your business interests
4/12/2008 - 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 Aust
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.
Franchising Code of Conduct: Implications of the Ketchell decision
27/11/2008 - The High Court decision in Master Education Services Pty Ltd v Ketchell, 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 ob
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 esta
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
- asse
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 protect
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Patents, copyrights and licensing services from Stephens Lawyers & Consultants
7/05/2008 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants can guide clients on intellectual property issues
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants help businesses on trade mark issues
21/12/2007 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants can guide clients on intellectual property issues.
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.
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.
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants business – An expert commercial legal firm
21/12/2007 - Stephens Lawyers and Consultants are specialists in commercial legal practice.
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.
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