During the holiday period, Rankin Business Lawyers is open and available for those clients who need our assistance. And to everyone engaging in the annual ritual of making (and breaking) New Year’s resolutions…good luck! The issues we work to solve in conjunction with our clients don’t necessarily recognise holidays, and so if you need us, [...]
In today’s digital and global economy, your brand can reach customers in dozens of countries, sometimes without you even trying, but while your business may expand effortlessly across borders, your trade mark rights don’t. Consequently, securing an international trade mark, in addition to your Australian trade mark, is a smart and often necessary step for [...]
In a recent ruling that should galvanise franchisors across Australia to pursue greater oversight of their franchisees’ payroll practices and to intervene more actively as necessary, the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by a major franchise network against a finding of liability for underpayments by one of its outlets by the Fair Work Ombudsman [...]
A dispute resolution clause is a key – but often overlooked – element of commercial agreements. Its purpose is simple, yet crucial: to guide parties on how to handle conflicts if they arise. At its core, a dispute resolution clause outlines the steps parties must take before turning to the courts. Many agreements adopt an [...]