News & Publications

Getting ready to sell your business? Make sure you settle on time

Posted on Fri, 17/12/2010 - 9:56am

Selling your business is not necessarily just a matter of a signing a contract. It involves a consideration of all aspects of your business and as a seller the best time to do this is before you have found a buyer. If you are unsure about what will be...

Registering a Business Name???

Posted on Fri, 17/12/2010 - 9:49am

The team at Ffrench Legal provides sound, cost effective legal advice. Intellectual Property is a complex area of law. Our team has the legal skills, experience and understanding to guide our clients. Business Name Registration Most business owners (...

IP Update: Is your product infringing another’s trade mark?

Posted on Fri, 17/12/2010 - 9:44am

Product labels and their catch phrases can slip through your trade mark infringement risk assessment – if you have one! A recent Federal Court decision reminds us how important it is that manufacturers assess the legal risks of product packaging....

Litigation Update: Increases in the civil jurisdiction of District and Magistrates Courts

Posted on Fri, 17/12/2010 - 9:40am

The civil monetary jurisdictions of the Queensland District and Magistrates Courts were recently increased – signalling the first change to monetary jurisdiction in over 10 years. Read this article to discover what changes have been made and the...

Employment Update: A Report On The Fair Work Ombudsman

Posted on Fri, 17/12/2010 - 9:34am

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) aims is to ensure compliance with workplace laws. The FWO has now been in operation for over 12 months. Examining its progress thus far helps to determine whether there are any flow-on consequences for your...