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Franchising Code Reforms: Exposure Draft Released

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The Australian government has released an Exposure Draft of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth) (the Exposure Draft), which would repeal and replace the current Franchising Code...more

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Independent Review of Franchising Code – Final Report Released

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The Australian Government has now released the Final Report of the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) submitted by Dr Michael Schaper. The Report contains a number of significant findings and...more

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UTA Ends WGA Packaging Dispute

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UTA has just announced that it reached agreement with the Writers Guild to sign a franchise agreement that will permit it to resume representation of writers. This will bring a partial end to a dispute that has lasted for...more

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Writers v. Agents: What You Need To Know

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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the major talent agencies are headed for a showdown. The consequences are literally unknowable but could upend the way the television business has operated for decades. This blog will...more

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FRANCHISOR 101: Liability as Certain as Death & Taxes

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Structuring a franchise to reduce risk of joint employment and vicarious liability means limiting a franchisor's control over franchisees. This is a challenge in a professional services franchise, where the brand is...more

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