24 July 2018
Myanmar's New Trade Mark Regime
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/singapore/myanmar-new-trade-mark-regime

Myanmar's new trade mark legislation is expected to completely overhaul the trade mark regime in the country.

29 August 2019
Is it all going down the drain? The risks and opportunities of making environmental-related marketing claims
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/is-it-all-going-down-the-drain

In June 2019, the Federal Court of Australia (Court) handed down its decision in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty Ltd in favour of Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty Ltd ...

02 December 2019
'Tis the Season for Giving: New rules for Gift Cards in Australia
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/tis-the-season-for-giving-new-rules-for-gift-cards-in-australia

With the festive season upon us it is important for retailers to be aware of new laws in Australia relating to gift cards. All gift cards supplied to consumers in Australia from 1 November 2019 must have a minimum three ...

05 November 2019
In the crosshairs: Ashley & Martin required to refund consumers as a result of unfair contract terms
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/in-the-crosshairs-ashley-and-martin-required-to-refund-consumers

The concept of fairness in trade and commerce has been a recent focus for Australian Courts and regulators alike. The recent decision on relief in ACCC v Ashley & Martin Pty Ltd (No 2) [2019] FCA 1739 is particularly ...

02 December 2019
Everyone loves a discount but beware of was/now pricing – Australian regulator on the attack
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/everyone-loves-a-discount-but-beware-of-was-now-pricing-australian-regulator-on-the-attack

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued four furniture retailers with infringement notices following an investigation into their use of discount price representations in advertising. These ...

24 September 2019
Customer Loyalty Schemes - have you earned the right to your customers' data?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/customer-loyalty-schemes-have-you-earned-the-right-to-your-customers'-data

A draft report posted on the ACCC's website earlier this month highlights a number of issues around customer loyalty schemes including concerns that companies touting these schemes are using them primarily as a portal ...

24 September 2019
Food franchisors not disclosing critical information
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/food-franchisors-not-disclosing-critical-information

Following a review of a sample of Australian food franchisors, the ACCC has clamped down on failures by franchisors to disclose certain information to potential franchisees. While this particular review was limited to ...

24 September 2019
What makes a day, a day?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/what-makes-a-day-a-day

The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has handed down a landmark decision in relation to how entitlements to paid personal (sick)/carer's leave should be calculated under section 96(1) of the Fair Work Act ...

29 August 2018
Australia: Your franchising inquiry cheat sheet
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/your-franchising-inquiry-cheat-sheet

There has been much in the press recently in relation to the Australian Senate inquiry into the franchising industry. With the public hearings and submissions now closed, a report is expected by 6 December 2018. We ...

24 January 2018
Accountant Found Accessorily Liable for Underpayment of Client's Employees
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/accountant-found-accessorily-liable-for-underpayment-of-clients-employees

Blue Impression Pty Ltd operated a Japanese fast food outlet and used Ezy Accounting 123 Pty Ltd ("Ezy") for accounting services which included book keeping, data entry and processing of wage payments.