Milwaukee tools supplier Techtronic Industries Australia has been ordered to pay $15 million for engaging in resale price maintenance conduct, marking a record high for penalties imposed for this type of conduct.
The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth) is now in effect, transforming the landscape of unfair contract terms under the Australian Consumer Law.
Latest changes to the Corporations Act will facilitate more modern and accessible communication between consumers, businesses and regulators – with greater scope for electronic communications and document signing.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, senior associate Keeghan Silcock talks about what a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is and whether you need one.
Yesterday’s High Court decision in Vanderstock & ors v the State of Victoria [2023] HCA 30 (Vanderstock) has called into question the constitutional validity of State-imposed payroll taxes.
Australian entities looking to do business within the European Union must recognise the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and foreign privacy laws.
The ACCC has released draft guidance on good practice for businesses making claims of environmental sustainability, in order to combat ‘greenwashing’.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, special counsel Steven Jell talks about using partnerships as a business structure.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Clinton Jackson talks about what a unitholder agreement is and whether you need to have one.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, senior associate Keeghan Silcock talks about whether you can exit a shareholder from a private company and what steps you can take to protect against a dispute.
Who, what, where with legal assistant Clare Horne. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t working in law and what she loves about her job.
Revenue NSW has confirmed that its foreign land tax and duty surcharge provisions are inconsistent with Australia’s tax treaties with New Zealand, Finland, Germany and South Africa. Refunds may be available for property acquirers and landowners who have previously paid NSW surcharge duty or surcharge land tax.