ACCC Enforcement Proceedings – Unfair Contract Terms

Legal Update – November 2020 By Katarina Klaric (Principal & Director) and Peter Divitcos (Lawyer), Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Standard form contracts are being subjected to increased scrutiny for unfair contract terms by regulators. On-line terms and conditions are of particular concern because consumers are often given no choice but to accept onerous or unfair… Read More

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Non-disparagement clauses in standard form contracts deemed to be unfair contract terms by the ACCC – June 2018

By Katarina Klaric (Principal) and Emma Contebardo (Lawyer), Stephens Lawyers & Consultants  Negative or disparaging online reviews can result in substantial damage to a business’ reputation and also loss of revenue.  Where reviews are false, defamatory or not genuine, businesses can take legal action to have the reviews taken down and claim compensation. Some businesses… Read More

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