Beauty clinic awarded $82,500 in damages for defamatory Insta story. What can small business owners learn?
An Instagram story posted by a former employee of BeautyFULL Cosmetic Medical Clinic was found to be defamatory against the business owners.
John McAfee’s obituary, the ex-con hiring manufacturer with a low turnover, and the internet’s total energy use
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Mike Tyson sues Aussie retailer Culture Kings over ‘Iron Mike Tyson’ t-shirts
Former American boxer Mike Tyson is suing Culture Kings for allegedly using his image and name to sell clothing without his permission.
Sydney tax agent banned after filing 43 JobKeeper applications without permission
A Sydney-based tax agent has had her registration cancelled, after the regulator found she filed 43 JobKeeper applications without her clients' permission.
Small businesses exempt from competition law when collectively bargaining with suppliers
Small businesses can now collectively bargain with their suppliers without first needing the consumer watchdog’s approval.
Federal government unveils franchise reforms: Here are eight changes SMEs need to know
Reforms designed to better protect franchisees from unfair conduct in the $154 billion franchising industry will come into effect next month.
Third McDonald’s franchisee faces court for allegedly denying workers paid rest breaks
Three South Australian McDonald’s franchisees are facing allegations of workplace breaches in the Federal Court, after the South Australian Branch of the SDA lodged a landmark case.
Should you cease and desist? How to respond to international IP litigation
Responding, not responding, or even discussing the suit internally can severely affect your likelihood of success.
Taking business disputes to social media can have legal, reputational and financial ramifications. Here’s what to do instead
Even if you have a valid complaint about another brand or business, venting on social media should be a last resort.
Fair Work pursues warehousing firm for allegedly underpaying 30 migrant workers more than $360,000
Winit Australia allegedly underpaid 30 Sydney-based workers by more than $360,000 between July 2017 and June 2018.
Health club chain Viva Leisure faces legal action from 53 Fitness Plus franchisees
A group of franchisees of the gym chain Viva Leisure are taking legal action against their franchisor over a change to their agreement.
New Queensland law could “kill the industry”, tattoo community says
The Australian Tattooists Guild is spearheading a campaign to call on the Queensland government to change or drop a new amendment regarding tattoo ink.
