The Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) (‘the Act’) has undergone significant amendments in recent years, aimed at modernising and streamlining defamation laws in Queensland. These changes reflect the rapidly evolving landscape of communication and the need for…
The purchase of a franchise is a major business decision and prospective franchisees should be aware of their rights under the law. If you are considering entering a franchise agreement, you should be aware that there…
In December 2021, the Queensland government amended the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) (“UCPR”) to include a new rule headed ‘Orders for preliminary disclosure’.[1] Under the new rule, the Court may order that a ‘prospective…
Retailers and business owners have been left devastated following the recent cancellation of retail leases at Toombul Shopping centre, which resulted from the February flooding. Our firm has received a number of enquiries from clients in…
In June 2022, the Federal Court of Australia handed down a significant decision in the case of Barilaro v Google LLC [2022] FCA 650 (‘Barilaro v Google’) wherein the Court held Google liable for the publication…
