by precedence | Oct 25, 2017 | General News
Early this year, Belle Gibson was found by the Federal Court to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct in relation to her promotion of her book and app “The Whole Pantry”. Ms Gibson was made famous when it came to light that her...
by precedence | Oct 23, 2017 | General News
In a recent decision of the District Court, it was held that a deposit that is electronically transferred is taken to be paid on the date of the transfer, not the date that the funds are cleared. In this case the seller purported to terminate the sale contract on the...
by precedence | Sep 11, 2017 | General News
Ramsay Health Care Australia v Compton [2017] HCA 28 The High Court has handed down a significant decision which has created uncertainty when it comes to enforcing judgment debts by way of bankruptcy. Ramsay Health Care Australia (“Ramsay”) was owed money by Compton...
by precedence | Aug 30, 2017 | General News
The Trade Marks Act 1995 permits a person to apply for registration of a trade mark in respect of goods and/or services if they claim to be the owner of the mark and they either: use, or intend to use the mark; authorise or intend to authorise another to use; or...
by precedence | Aug 25, 2017 | General News
If you currently hold a taxi or limousine licence, or currently operate a taxi or limousine and you have a registered Queensland business, or are a Queensland resident, then you may be eligible to apply for a Queensland Government grant of up to $5,000.00 (excluding...
by precedence | Aug 24, 2017 | General News
A recent High Court case reminds us that once a written contract is agreed, it is unlikely that other promises will be enforceable. In Crown Melbourne Limited v Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd & Anor [2016] HCA 26, Crown leased two restaurant premises to...
