Important reminder – hefty fines for inadequate disclosure under changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct
We give all Franchisors a further reminder that your annual update to your Disclosure Document is due now. Inadequate disclosure can result…
Retail tenancy expiration loophole – landlords and tenants beware!
We often have commercial and retail tenant clients approach us after their landlord has demanded they must immediately leave their retail premises….
Guidance on holding hybrid and electronic AGMs
To assist companies during the peak 2021 AGM season, an updated guide to holding hybrid and electronic AGMs has been launched by the…
Franchising Code of Conduct – Franchise Disclosure Registry – New Requirements for Franchisors
Franchisors will now be required to upload their Disclosure Documents to an online Franchise Disclosure Register (Register) which will be accessible by…
New Tool for Reporting Sexual Harassment in the Victorian Legal Profession
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSBC) has just launched an online tool for lawyers to anonymously report instances of sexual…
Victorian Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations are now available
With Victoria tackling its sixth lockdown, which does not look like easing any time soon, the impact on businesses continues. To relieve…
Covid rent relief on the way for commercial tenants in Victoria
The Victorian government has introduced new legislation today to provide rent relief to commercial tenants that have experienced a loss in turnover…
Franchising Code of Conduct: Update on changes to the New Code from 2 June 2021
Our alert on 8 June 2021– https://kubedlegal.com.au/franchising-code-of-conduct-important-changes-to-the-new-code-from-2-june-2021/– summarised extensive changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) released by the Australian Government…
Franchising Code of Conduct: Important Changes to the New Code from 2 June 2021
After much anticipation and almost 3 years after the commencement of a joint Parliamentary inquiry into the franchise sector, on 1 June…
ACL increases threshold for “consumers” up to $100k: how will your business be impacted?
From 1 July 2021, the monetary threshold within the definition of “consumer” pursuant to the ACL will be increased. Businesses that sell…
