The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA)’s recent $702,900 penalty against Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd (Lululemon) is a sharp reminder that “service emails” can easily become unlawful marketing communications if not handled carefully. Between December 2024 and January 2025, Lululemon sent more than 370,000 emails to Australian customers that were framed as order confirmations [...]
A statutory demand is a serious legal notice. It is not a routine request for payment, and should not be ignored or procrastinated over. Companies failing to respond to a statutory demand within a fixed prescribed timeframe may face winding-up proceedings. A statutory demand is a formal demand for payment issued under section 459E of [...]
For many small supply and manufacturing businesses, securing a contract with a major retailer or distributor is a significant commercial milestone. It can mean volume, credibility and growth. However, it often comes with a non-negotiable “standard form” agreement that shifts disproportionate risk onto the smaller party. Under Australia’s unfair contract terms (UCT) framework, certain terms [...]
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers will be presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. To kick off, this month we cover sales readiness and vendor due diligence, and steps that can be taken to build trust before going to market. Sale Readiness and Vendor [...]