Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…

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Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…

New Director Identifier Number regime now mandated for all directors
From 1 November 2021, all directors of Australian registered bodies corporate are required to apply for a director identification number…

Directors’ Duties
Do you own a pharmacy through a corporate entity such as a proprietary company? Are there shareholders who hold a…

Made a mistake? Tell the client asap or risk a finding of deceit
The decision of O’Callaghan J in the Federal Court at Victoria in Neville’s Bus Service Pty Limited v Pitcher Partners…

What to consider when you buy a Fitness Franchise
Franchise systems are prevalent in the Fitness Industry. Buying a franchise has a number of advantages, such as the association…

Fair Go! Are your standard contracts unfair?
The Federal Court in ACCC v JJ Richards & Sons has provided guidance on what may constitute an unfair contract…

Recent trends in buying and selling pharmacies
Meridian Lawyers acts for pharmacists in the sale and purchase of their pharmacy businesses. Issues which arise in these transactions…