How safe is your franchise territory? The courts have decided

The courts have recently discussed the importance of a franchisor protecting their franchisee’s territorial rights in an exclusive territory. By NICK BIRBAS.

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Telstra’s yellow monopoly aspirations given a red light by the Federal Court

On 11 April 2014, Justice Murphy delivered his judgment granting two appeals filed against decisions of Delegates of the Registrar of Trade Marks which had…

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Banned for life: private behaviour and sporting sanctions

Less than three months into his tenure, new National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver made global headlines by imposing a lifetime ban and USD$2.5 million…

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Law Society advocacy: July 2014

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.

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The latest from the Federal Court: July 2014

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.

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The latest from the High Court: July 2014

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.

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Wills and estates: July 2014

Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.

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Family law: July 2014

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.

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Family law: July 2014 additional cases

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By SHERIKA PONNIAH.

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Prospects of success: the dangers of overstating

Lawyers should not advise that a client has good prospects of success in litigation without considering the measure of damages if the client succeeds. By…

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