Most businesses in Australia have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. During these difficult times, when market confidence is at a low, access to government grants can give Australian businesses a much needed cash injection. In ...
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As more and more employees work from home, many businesses no longer have the safety net of on-site IT to help them manage their technical environments. With employees often using their own devices and networks at home, the risks of ...
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As COVID-19 spreads, prices for some items are increasing across the country. There may be severe consequences for businesses if a price increase is deemed to be unconscionable conduct under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) or the ...
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In these uncertain times, many of our clients are looking for answers, insights and solutions to the issues raised by COVID-19. As businesses prepare for a range of scenarios, including those mandated by Government directives, we ...
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In these uncertain times, many of our clients are looking for answers, insights and solutions to the issues raised by COVID-19. As businesses prepare for a range of scenarios, including those mandated by Government directives, we ...
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These are unprecedented times. Bespoke has set up a COVID-19 Response Team to help clients manage the impacts to their business, workforce, supply chains and customers, today and in the months ahead. The Bespoke COVID-19 ...
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As COVID-19 spreads we are all realising the vast number of businesses, industries and supply chains affected. This includes the actual or potential disruption of many contractual obligations. Many of our clients have asked us what ...
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Rule of thumb In litigation, the rule of thumb is that the ‘loser’ pays the ‘winner’s’ costs (this is known as ‘costs following the cause’). That said it’s also possible for a Court to order that costs lie where ...
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Welcome to the third of a 3-part series on the risks associated with offshoring arrangements. Job losses may occur when organisations offshore office functions. Indeed, it is important to mitigate risks associated with major workplace ...
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A battle between ACCC and Valve Corporation (Valve) has ended. The Full Court of the Australian Federal Court ruled that Valve (one of the world’s largest online gaming companies and owner of gaming platform – Steam) contravened ...
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