This week, our Day One podcast series hosts Sophie Edgar and Sam Ejtemai sit down with Maddocks Sector Leader for Consumer Markets, Greg Hipwell.

Greg delivers insights on advising the popular Australian SPF-based skincare brand, Ultra Violette, and their new partnership with US equity firm Aria Growth Partners. He also shares his career advice for junior lawyers, including tips for working closely with senior partners on major matters. 

In our latest episode of the Watchdog Podcast join Maddocks Partner and series host, Shaun Temby, together with, Elizabeth Ireland (Maddocks Head of Trade Marks) and Natasha Faigenbaum (Senior Associate), as they delve into the legal dispute between Invisalign and SmileDirectClub, focusing on issues of misleading and deceptive conduct in comparative advertising.

In this episode, we discuss:

1.    The implications of this case on advertising standards and consumer protection laws;

2.    The risks and potential pitfalls associated with comparative advertising; and

3.    Issues around the use of disclaimers and advertising on social media.

Join us as we unravel the complexities of this landmark case and its broader implications for consumer rights and business practices.

You can also read our article for more info.

Sophie Edgar and Sam Ejtemai have returned to the mic for another season of Day One.

In this episode, they give a rundown of key dates for the Maddocks Clerkship Program in 2024, rehash some unmissable episodes from last season for legal students who are keen or curious about a career in law, and preview some exciting conversations lined up for upcoming episodes in the series.

For more information, head over to our website.

In our latest episode of Watchdog, join Partner and series host, Shaun Temby, as he dives into the recent ACCC prosecution of Qantas, in what’s become known as the ‘Ghost flights’ litigation.

In this episode, Shaun discusses the use of fine print disclaimers to qualify a strong primary message and the pitfalls businesses can face, whether the penalty negotiated between Qantas and the ACCC was adequate, and three key allegations made by the ACCC, including selling 8,000 tickets to cancelled flights and accepting payments for non-existent services.

You can also read our article for more info on our website.

In our latest episode of the Watchdog Podcast, Partner and series host Shaun Temby and Special Counsel, Christopher Marsh discuss the product recall regime in Australia and the process surrounding both mandatory and voluntary recalls.

Our Product Recall Guide covers key topics essential for

https://www.maddocks.com.au/insights/product-recalls-a-practical-how-to-guide

Online floral and gift retailer, Bloomex, has recently been fined $1 million following an ACCC investigation. In this episode, regular Watchdog host, Shaun Temby shares key insights into Bloomex’s deceptive and misleading conduct.

Want to know more? Read our latest article, where Maddocks Partner, Shaun Temby and Maddocks Graduate Lawyer, Grace Carroll, take a deep dive into these proceedings and the impact on retail businesses.

The Watchdog podcast is back for another year with series host and Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby.

In this episode, Shaun recaps our Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 2023 in Review publication, which provides highlights from key developments and major cases during 2023, and what is next in competition and consumer law. We unpack topics including consumer protection, mergers unfair contract terms, technology and data and more.

Read the full Maddocks publication ACCC 2023 in Review here.

To close off an incredible season of the Day One podcast for

Our season hosts are also joined by Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, to discuss his career spanning three

Clerkship applications for Melbourne close on Sunday, 13 August 2023 so now is the time to listen!

Maddocks on the Mic host Shaun Temby and Maddocks Special Counsel Christopher Marsh are back for Part 2 of the ESG and greenwashing series on the Watchdog series podcast.

Following their discussion about the ACCC's recently published draft guidelines greenwashing and ESG claims, this week, the duo sat down to discuss how these claims are going to be enforced, together with the ACCC’s current (lack of) enforcement activity in the space, especially in comparison with ASIC.

For more information on Maddocks - The modern Australian law firm, visit ⁠⁠maddocks.com.au⁠⁠

Head to our website to contact and learn more about Partner and Podcast Host ⁠⁠Shaun Temby⁠⁠ and Special Counsel ⁠⁠Christopher Marsh⁠⁠.

Watchdog series host and Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby returns with Special Counsel Christopher Marsh to discuss the ACCC’s recently published draft guidance on environmental and sustainability claims.

For more information on Maddocks - The modern Australian law firm, visit ⁠maddocks.com.au⁠

Head over to our website to contact and learn more about Partner and Podcast Host ⁠Shaun Temby⁠ and Special Counsel ⁠Christopher Marsh⁠.