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Transport, Trade and Logistics Update
A new form of security following the declaration of general average (GA) has the market wondering if a real change has occurred.
Australia | Publication | October 2020
The rapid onset of COVID-19 has caused massive disruptions for businesses and seen a sharp rise in the use of working from home arrangements. In the midst of such a crisis it is easy to overlook the compliance obligations that apply to the renewal of franchise agreements, or end of term arrangements. It is important to remember that obligations under the Franchising Code continue to apply and to ensure that compliance with the Code, including renewal requirements, remains a priority.
Businesses should remember that franchise renewal dates will continue to come up regardless of COVID-19. Some of the steps that businesses should take to ensure that they get on top of renewals and extensions in light of the COVID-19 outbreak are set out below:
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A new form of security following the declaration of general average (GA) has the market wondering if a real change has occurred.
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There is much talk currently about South Africa standing at a political cross-roads, in relation to its ability to make the newly formed Government of National Unity work (and to unlock the legion economic and social benefits that would flow from making it work).
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The Lloyd’s Open Form has been the maritime industry’s preferred form of agreement for salvage for over a hundred years. In response to industry concerns and the declining number of LOF contracts being concluded each year, an update to the Form was published in June this year.
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