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 ...

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 ...

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
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

28 February 2020
Geowash washes up: Employees personally liable for penalties for misleading conduct in franchise negotiations
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/geowash-washes-up-employees-personally-liable-for-penalties-for-misleading-conduct

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered a total of over $4.2 million penalties against Geowash Pty Ltd (Geowash), and a director and employee of the company, as well as injunctions, disqualification orders and a ...

28 February 2020
Regulator presses ahead with mandatory standard for pregnancy warning labels on packaged alcohol in Australia and New Zealand
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/regulator-presses-ahead-with-mandatory-standard-for-pregnancy-warning-labels-on-packaged-alcohol

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the regulator responsible for developing food standards for Australia and New Zealand, is seeking to replace the current voluntary scheme with mandatory pregnancy warning ...