Cami and iTutor home tutoring software services – Unfair Contract Terms
This article explores the unfair contract terms that were admittedly enforced by Compass Matin Pty Ltd, EduCollect Pty Ltd and the companies’ common director.
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An important clarification: the definition of a ‘consumer’
The definition of ‘consumer’ is significant in determining the persons who are entitled to the protections provided by the ACL and ASIC Act. This article sets out the changes to the definition [...]
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New code to provide relief for commercial and retail tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic
On 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet agreed to implement the ‘National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct: SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19’. The Code is designed to provide [...]
Read article![Commercial leasing case update: Drama Unit Pty Ltd v Fearndale Holdings Pty Ltd (Administrator Appointed) & Anor [2019] NSWCA 312](https://bryks.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/S-open-for-business-image-o4thb6l8qm9ppm7taj7uqb0dr4mpo9txwoxc9thvt0-pz41247jlstw6j6cri9lrvg670aubo5vdnthu0lcuc.jpg "Commercial leasing case update: Drama Unit Pty Ltd v Fearndale Holdings Pty Ltd (Administrator Appointed) & Anor [2019] NSWCA 312")
Commercial leasing case update: Drama Unit Pty Ltd v Fearndale Holdings Pty Ltd (Administrator Appointed) & Anor [2019] NSWCA 312
The recent case Drama Unit Pty Ltd v Fearndale Holdings Pty Ltd (Administrator Appointed) & Anor [2019] NSWCA 312 clarified the formal requirements for notices issued under section 129 of the [...]
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Changes to recovering debts from corporations in the wake of COVID-19
Part 2 of Schedule 12 to the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) temporarily amends the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) in order [...]
Read articleAshley & Martin – Unfair contract terms in consumer contracts
The Federal Court held that the terms in three Ashley & Martin standard form contracts with consumers were unfair within the meaning of section 24 of the Australia Consumer Law, and therefore [...]
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