New Franchise Disclosure Register and Penalties
Significant changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct came into effect on 15 April 2022 so it is imperative that you understand the practical and legal implications that will affect you and your clients. In this not-to-be-missed 2-part event, you will master the compliance requirements for the new Franchise Disclosure Register and unpack the new eye watering penalty provisions to ensure you are not caught out!! WEB225N41
Description
Attend and earn 2 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Over two 1-hour seminars, work through the new Franchise Disclosure Register and the changes to the penalty and other provisions in the Code. You will gain:
- In-depth and practical guidance
- Red flags alert and strategies for compliance to the new requirements
- Hypothetical case studies into how these changes play out in practice
Wednesday 25 May: The New Franchise Disclosure Register
- What is the Disclosure Register?
- How will Franchisors comply with new requirements?
- Impact upon advice when acting for Franchisees.
- An outline of the new penalty provisions
Wednesday 1 June: Changes to the Penalty and other Provisions in the Code
- New penalty amounts
- Provisions which have been converted to penalty provisions
- Other changes to the Code
Presented by
Elizabeth Gore-Jones, Principal, The Franchise & Business Lawyers; member, Franchising Committee, Queensland Law Societ
Chaired by
Simone Pentis, Managing Director, Advantage Partners Lawyers; Deputy Chair, Franchising Committee, Queensland Law Society; Chair, Legal Sub-Committee, Franchise Council of Australia (Qld Chapter)
Presenters
Elizabeth Gore-Jones
Elizabeth specialises in commercial, business and franchising advice to franchisors and franchisees. She has a particular interest in setting up new franchise systems and assisting franchisees in dispute to reach an agreement without resorting to the court system. She is a member of the Queensland Law Society Franchising Committee and is a past member of the Franchise Council of Australia, the Queensland chapter of the Franchise Council committee and the Women in Franchising committee. Elizabeth lectures at the Bond University PLT course on franchise legal practice to graduate law students.
Simone Pentis
Simone has extensive experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer having worked in private legal practice, universities and in-house positions at Australian and international companies. Simone has acted for various national and international franchisors within Australia, assisted franchise groups move into various international markets, and acquire other international and Australian systems. Simone managed and operated the legal departments for national and international franchise networks, including The Coffee Club Group and Bartercard.
Testimonials
“Helpfully detailed and very current!”
“A good solid presentation”
“Very insightful and I applaud her .. wish we had more time to listen to her!”
“Great smile and kept everyone engaged with questions”
“Simone did a great job - a personable presence so important in online learning”