News | Watson Webb

Recent Insights

Sailing in Safe(r) Waters: The Courts Clarify the Scope of Section 588GAAA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

The COVID-19 pandemic (and nation-wide lockdowns) brought with it an irregular, and unexpected, interruption to the ordinary cashflow of many businesses, ...

Don't Gas Me Up! Key Takeaways from United Petroleum Pty Ltd's Successful Misleading or Deceptive Conduct Claim Against Perth Airport Pty Ltd

In United Petroleum Pty Ltd v Perth Airport Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] FCA 620, the Federal Court of Australia recently held that Perth Airport Pty Ltd (PAPL) ...

Restraint of Trade Clauses in Franchise Agreements: What NSW Franchisees Need to Know and Lessons from Narellan Franchise Pty Ltd v RBME Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 1590

For many franchisees, some of the most important provisions to have regard to in a franchise agreement is any restraint clauses. These clauses commonly seek ...

Managing Underperformance and Avoiding Unfair Dismissal

Underperforming employees can have significant adverse impacts on performance and disrupt standard business practices. The effects of underperforming ...

After Hours, Under Fire: Navigating Disputes in the Age of the Right to Disconnect

It has been over a year since the Right to Disconnect was incorporated into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) as part of the “Closing Loopholes” ...

Bed Bath 'N' Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2025] HCA 50 – Misleading and Deceptive Conduct and Trade Mark Infringement

In 10 December 2025, the High Court of Australia handed down a decision in Bed Bath 'N' Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2025] HCA 50 ...

How the New Victorian Work From Home Laws Will Affect Your Business

As an attempt to shift the power imbalance away from employers, the Victorian Parliament announced on 3 March 2026 a major legislative change, giving ...

Lending, Security and Enforcement: Navigating Simple and Complex Financing Arrangements

When acting for a Lender, it is fundamental to identify the appropriate way to register the security that the Borrower and/or Guarantor are providing to the ...

When a “Fair Wind” Cannot Save a Sinking Ship: NSW Court of Appeal Clarifies the Limits of the “Facilitation Principle” in Proving Loss

In Financialstrategy.com.au Pty Ltd (in liq) v Bailey Roberts Group Pty Limited (in liq) [2026] NSWCA 74, the New South Wales Court of Appeal reaffirmed ...

When $3,050 of Crypto Becomes Millions and Ends in Liquidation: Ex NF Pty Ltd (in liq) v Munneke [2025] SASC 165

In the case of Ex NF Pty Ltd (In Liq) & Anor v Munneke & Ors [2025] SASC 165 the Court considered the ever-evolving relationship between crypto, insolvency ...