Parallel importing is a divisive subject in the cosmetics industry. On the one hand, Australian cosmetics distributors can benefit from lower cost prices off...
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Nobody likes break-ups. They’re awkward, unpleasant and all too often end up being fairly messy. While this may sound obvious for romantic relationships...
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Until this week, transport and storage service providers were exempt from complying with the consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This r...
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We've all dreamed of it, we've all definitely discussed it over a drink or 2, and some of us have even done it - start a company with a friend. 'What could p...
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In part 1 of our blog on the global rise of esports, we focussed on legal issues affecting the industry, including player contracts, governance and sponsorship...
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Esports is short for electronic sports, a phrase reserved for the competitive video gaming scene recently emerged into the mainstream. It is already a massive g...
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If you are part of the supply chain you will have a positive duty to ensure the safety of your transport activities ‘so far as reasonably practicable’. A...
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In part 1 of our blog we discussed Aldi’s court battle with Moroccanoil Israel (MI)[1]. In part 2, we discuss the importance of trade mark ‘use’ and hi...
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In day to day operations, companies act through its board of directors. The board tends to make strategic and operational decisions and is responsible for ensur...
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The Full Court of the Federal Court recently found that Aldi shoppers should know they are not buying premium boutique products and should interpret labels accordingly.[1] The plain facts The Court overturned the primary judge’s decision. Referring to the ‘cheapest part of one of the cheapest stores’, it found Aldi’s use of ‘naturals’ on hair care products was not misleading…
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