Garry Rich

A judge has approved a $29.6 million settlement in a class action against Westpac’s former home lending business RAMS, including $4 million in legal costs and a $12 million funding commission. 

Bunnings is pushing for an early trial in a misuse of market power case by a Mitre 10 franchisee seeking to halt its plans to open a nearby store, noting work has already begun on the store.

Bunnings is pushing for an early trial in a misuse of market power case by a Mitre 10 franchisee seeking to halt its plans to open a nearby store, noting work has already begun on the store.

Apple will seek an expedited appeal of a finding that it engaged in anti-competitive conduct in relation to its App Store and orders forcing it to allow third-party app marketplaces and in-app payment solutions for Australian users.

Apple has been ordered to reinstate Epic Games' Fortnite game to its App Store in Australia and allow developers to offer in-app payment methods to Australians, after it was found to have breached competition laws.

Westpac's former home lending business RAMS will pay $29.6 million to resolve a class action over the termination of agreements with franchisees.

Defunct Westpac subsidiary RAMS Financial Group has agreed to settle a class action over the termination of franchise agreements.

A class action has told the Federal Court that franchisees of defunct Westpac subsidiary RAMS felt targeted and discriminated against after being flagged for "suspected anomalies" during an investigation.

A family-owned Mitre 10 franchisee will not be on the hook for costs if its loses a novel suit seeking to block Bunnings from opening a $36 million store next to its Jimboomba store, with a judge saying the suit will provide guidance on the misuse of market power effects test.

A family-owned Mitre 10 franchisee will not be on the hook for costs if its loses a novel suit seeking to block Bunnings from opening a $36 million store next to its Jimboomba store, with a judge saying the case will provide guidance on the misuse of market power effects test.