A joint venture is an arrangement between two or more individuals or companies. It is generally used to achieve a specific,
Franchisors could be liable for franchisee breaches in a proposed Bill that seeks to protect vulnerable workers.
7-Eleven is paying a heavy price for its franchisees’ non-compliance, write Herbert Fischbacher, Principal and James Cox, law graduate at MST Lawyers.
Technology agreements come in all shapes and sizes. It could be a software licence agreement, a point of sale licence agreement or a website development agreement.
The master franchisor of a chain of Yogurberry frozen yogurt stores, its associated companies and director have been fined $146,000 plus costs for exploitative employment practices towards four Korean workers.
What is a disclosure document and why do you need it?
Many franchisors require their franchisees to source products and services for use and sale in the franchised business from certain suppliers approved by the franchisor.
Allegations of employee underpayment within certain franchise networks have commanded significant media attention this year. But there is more to the legal landscape in franchising.
Buying a franchise business may well be one of the biggest decisions in your lifetime
Franchisees of all franchise systems must ensure they properly understand not only their franchise agreement but also the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Purchasing a franchise is often considered to be less risky than purchasing a business that is not part of a franchise system.
Unfair contracts law and the franchise buyer: what you need to know