The new regulatory environment for data capture

In this article Dennis Martin discusses some of the recent developments in the area of internet giants, particularly in light of the recent Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report on its Digital Platforms Inquiry, which was published on 26 July 2019. Background The commentariat is increasingly expressing concern that the internet behemoths – Google, Facebook,

The new regulatory environment for data capture2022-10-04T05:53:03+11:00

Builders’ licensing, statutory warranties and insurance

There has never been an easy guide to builders’ licensing or builders' statutory warranties and insurance. In light of the growth of building defects and complaints, Dennis Martin has set out a simple overview of some of the important aspects of building licensing and relevant statutory warranties and insurance. Legislation The ACT government’s website (www.planning.act.gov.au)

Builders’ licensing, statutory warranties and insurance2022-10-04T05:53:20+11:00

Achieving a just outcome in a disciplinary action

A high profile Canberra organisation was the subject of disciplinary action and unfair treatment, being fined a six-figure amount by its industry regulator for alleged breaches of the governing legislation.  The organisation sought help from Dennis Martin and Allistar Twigg of Snedden Hall & Gallop (SHG Lawyers). After initially refusing to provide any evidence on

Achieving a just outcome in a disciplinary action2022-10-04T05:53:28+11:00

What are my duties as an officer of an Incorporated Association

How do the duties of an officer of an association differ from the duties of the director of a company? Dennis Martin, Director of Snedden Hall & Gallop Lawyers, explains that incorporated associations are governed under state or territory legislation rather than the Corporations Act and operate slightly differently. This is part 3 of a three-part blog

What are my duties as an officer of an Incorporated Association2022-10-04T05:53:33+11:00

How did the current Australian Directors’ duties evolve?

Originally, the standard of care that a director should exercise was far less onerous than it is today. To better understand the duties that directors face today, Dennis Martin, Director of Snedden Hall & Gallop Lawyers, takes us on a journey through significant cases that have shaped the directors' world. This is part 2 of

How did the current Australian Directors’ duties evolve?2024-07-26T10:45:01+10:00

The four main duties of a company director

Over the last 20 years, we have witnessed a growing number of memorable corporate collapses which in many instances have been directly attributable to the behaviour of directors. As in an air crash investigation, a ‘pilot error’ is often the case. These collapses have invariably caused financial grief to workers, investors, suppliers and others. Such

The four main duties of a company director2018-05-30T23:45:52+10:00

The regulatory environment of franchising in Australia

For many years franchising in Australia was self-regulated. However, self-regulation by representative bodies of franchisors and franchisees did not work. Today franchising is regulated. Franchisors are required to adhere to a mandatory industry code, the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Regulation 2014 (the Code) which is periodically amended. Dennis Martin, Director with Snedden Hall & Gallop Lawyers,

The regulatory environment of franchising in Australia2018-03-14T01:36:29+11:00

Being your own boss – is franchising for you?

Many Australians who dream of being out on their own as a small business owner consider the option of buying into a franchise.  Dennis Martin, Director with Snedden Hall & Gallop Lawyers, has assisted numerous franchising businesses – both from the perspective of the franchisor and the franchisee. Here, in part 2 of a 3

Being your own boss – is franchising for you?2018-03-07T01:33:11+11:00

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