Blog | Greyson Legal

Social Media and Misleading and Deceptive Conduct

Use of the hashtag symbol (#) in social media and relationship to Intellectual Property

A domain name is part of the “Domain Name System” (DNS) which provides people with an online address linked to an internet website. In...

Did you know that in Australia Business Name registration with ASIC does not provide any proprietary rights in the name, only...

When applying to register a trademark there are a number of issues to consider

Introduction It is a critical factor for when establishing a franchise system and for the continued growth and sustainability of the...

If you are thinking of buying a franchise, the franchisor must give you an Information Statement for Prospective Franchisees

Regulation of the franchising industry in Australia continues to tighten with the introduction of the Franchise Disclosure Register.

Whether you are an employer or employee in Tasmania, it is important to understand when an entitlement to Long service leave (LSL) arises.

The Federal Government continues to tighten up aspects of the Australian franchising industry. This includes a new Franchise Disclosure...

Intellectual property, such as, a trademark can form a significant asset of a business and be a key element of product or service...

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 provides protection for people against discrimination based on disability. If a person with a...

What is a Licence ? A licence is a right granted by one person (the Licensor) in favour of another person (a Licensee), allowing the...

Depending on the franchise system - the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor or representative for the Franchisor may provide details setting...

Where the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) applies: consumers are covered under statutory consumer guarantees; but, in addition,...

CW Retail Services Pty Ltd is the franchisor of a franchise network of retail pharmacy businesses. It trades under the brand, "Chemist...

Greyson Legal are a boutique commercial law firm with a niche practice area in franchise law. The Principal of Greyson Legal | Franchise...

As part of a Franchisor's disclosure obligations to a prospective Franchisee or Franchisee - the Franchising Code of Conduct requires...

An Australian Government Parliamentary Joint Committee Report on the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct...

Cyber fraud or cyber crime is becoming an increasing threat for individuals and business. Cyber fraud involves unauthorised and criminal...