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Changes to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which came into effect on 12 November 2016, aim to extend the unfair contract term protections provided to…

Facts Telstra recently brought a legal proceeding against Optus claiming that a recent advertising campaign constituted misleading or deceptive conduct in breach of the Competition…

In Western Australia the law of defamation is governed by the Defamation Act 2005 (WA). In light of the outcome in the Rebel Wilson appeal and…

We are writing to you to advise you of recent amendments to privacy laws in the EU which we consider may affect the way your business handles…

The recent amendments to privacy laws in the EU may affect the way your business handles data and information within Australia. What are the changes? On…

The Family Provision Act 1972 (WA) (‘The Act’) allows the family and dependents of deceased persons to apply for a share in the deceased estate…

The recent Supreme Court of Western Australia decision of Professional Services of Australia Pty Ltd v Lean WASC 28 (Decision) emphasised the importance of understanding…

Changes to the law regarding ‘ipso facto’ clauses in contracts will apply to contracts entered into after 30 June 2018. The changes will prevent (or…

The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in Lopez & Verge v Pawski WASC 338 has reinforced an important lesson regarding the…