The purchase of a franchise is a major business decision and prospective franchisees should be aware of their rights under the law. If you are considering entering a franchise agreement, you should be aware that there…
Mislead or Deceived?
Selling a business in Queensland can be a complex and emotional process. It is important for both the buyer and the seller to understand the legal implications of engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct surrounding business…
Causation and reliance in misleading or deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law
Under section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), a person must not, in trade or commerce, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive. Section 236 of the ACL…
Parting ways: Issues that arise when winding up companies that are part of a partnership
Parting ways: Issues that arise when winding up companies that are part of a partnership While liquidators are usually very adept at approaching the winding up of companies pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001 (Qld), complex…
Restraint of Trade – has a former employee stolen your confidential information?
Rose Litigation Lawyers have recently assisted several employers to take urgent legal action against former employees who have unlawfully taken their employer’s confidential information, trade secrets and goodwill. If you are an employer and want to…