Barry Money

Over the past thirty years I have worked with hundreds of lawyers. Some have been exceptional. Some have been average. A few have been disastrous. I have engaged lawyers for commercial disputes, business acquisitions, governance matters, intellectual property protection, franchising, employment issues, property transactions and strategic negotiations. I have hired lawyers. I have fired lawyers. I have challenged invoices. I have replaced entire legal teams. I have sat on both sides.

Australian businesses promoting finance offers should take note of a recent Federal Court decision that resulted in Harvey Norman and Latitude being ordered to pay a combined $55 million in penalties for misleading advertising. The case serves as a timely reminder that businesses offering credit, interest-free finance or payment plans must ensure their advertising accurately communicates the full terms of those offers. Failure to do so can expose businesses to significant financial penalties

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a timely reminder to franchisors across Australia: Your Franchise Disclosure Register profile must be accurate, complete, and up to date, or you risk enforcement action. Franchise Disclosure Register compliance warning as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) increases enforcement under the Franchising Code of Conduct in Australia. This latest communication reinforces a growing regulatory focus on...