Publication
Europe steps up its fight against fraud
European watchdogs have long been focusing on enforcement against corporate crime with a great focus on anti-corruption, economic sanctions and money laundering.
Australia | Publication | October 2020
COVID-19 has seen an unprecedented number of businesses forced to close their doors, halt trading or operate under reduced trading hours. Many franchised businesses have been considered a “non-essential service”, or shopping centres have closed or had insufficient customers. So franchisors (and franchisees) have been forced to stand down or dismiss staff or reduce workers’ hours.
While the government has flagged a cautious easing of certain restrictions, the impact of continuing COVID-19 measures is likely to be felt for many more months.
COVID-19 has created new legal obligations and some unforeseeable circumstances, and all existing laws remain in place. It is therefore important that franchisors continue to keep up to date with work, health and safety developments and communicate transparently with franchisees about important policy changes and challenges. Here are some tips:
If you have any questions about issues affecting your business as a result of COVID-19 contact any member of our Consumer Markets and Franchising team.
Publication
European watchdogs have long been focusing on enforcement against corporate crime with a great focus on anti-corruption, economic sanctions and money laundering.
Publication
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024 and is generally expected to come into force in autumn this year.
Publication
Head of Legal Operations, Stephanie Hamon, will be joining the panel discussion on "Simplifying Legal Tech Adoption and Implementation" at the Legal Tech Talk conference on June 13th (3:30 - 4:15 PM).
Subscribe and stay up to date with the latest legal news, information and events . . .
© Norton Rose Fulbright LLP 2023