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Dentons grows Aussie presence with new Melbourne digs
Global law firm Dentons has expanded its presence in Australia with a fifth office Down Under, this one in Melbourne.
ACCC updates media merger guidelines for digital age
The competition regulator on Wednesday released updated guidelines for media merger reviews, saying key to its analysis would be competition and media diversity, the impact of new technology and access to premium content.
US antitrust head promises strong international cooperation
The newly installed Department of Justice antitrust head in the U.S. said Friday that international enforcement will be among his top priorities.
Competition lawyers brace for tougher enforcement
Lawyers are advising large companies to look hard at their business plans to keep on the good side of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission now that the enforcer has a new arsenal to deploy.
Rod Sims ready to net big fish with ACCC’s new powers
The likes of Google, Facebook and Amazon could find themselves in the crosshairs of a newly empowered Australian competition regulator, and Rod Sims wants to move fast, the chairman told Lawyerly.
Ford earns extra time in ACCC case
Car giant Ford now has an extra month to get its ducks in a row ahead of a scheduled trial next year in a case alleging it misled drivers who complained about faulty vehicles.
ACCC puts companies on notice with guidance
The competition watchdog has released anticipated guidelines on the new reforms to competition law passed last week, with businesses now on notice that non compliance is not an option.
Trial postponed in ACCC case against Apple
The trial in the consumer regulator's case against Apple alleging iPhone and iPad users were misled about their rights has been put on hold to give both sides more time.
Telstra repays footy fans after ACCC probe
AFL app users will get refunds from Telstra after the consumer watchdog called the company out over its app ads, which gave the impression subscribers could stream live matches full-screen on mobile phones and tablets.