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Gaming regulator launches inquiry into James Packer’s Crown shares sale
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority will hold a public inquiry with the powers of a royal commission to examine James Packer's proposed sale of Crown Resorts shares to gaming mogul Lawrence Ho's Melco Resorts & Entertainment.
Online drug supplier Peptides Clinic hit with $10M fine for advertising breaches
A judge has slapped a $10 million fine on online supplement company Peptide Clinics for advertising prescription-only drugs in breach of the Therapeutic Goods Act.
Judge has ‘no sympathy’ for ACCC’s attempt to block Ultra Tune appeal
Ultra Tune has been given the go-ahead to challenge a $2.6 million penalty for alleged breaches of franchising and consumer laws, after a judge said she had "no sympathy" for the consumer regulator’s opposition to the car repair franchisor's bid for more time to lodge an appeal.
VW dieselgate hearings postponed over ACCC objections
A hearing scheduled for later this year in several class actions and an ACCC proceeding over allegations Volkswagen installed dual-mode software in diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests has been postponed, despite cries of prejudice from the consumer regulator.
Ultra Tune’s excuse for missing appeal deadline doesn’t wash, ACCC tells court
The consumer regulator wants a court to throw out Ultra Tune’s appeal of a $2.6 million penalty after the national car repair franchise filed its challenge more than a month late because its lawyers "miscalculated" the deadline.
Education Department got bad advice from Clayton Utz, court told
Clayton Utz's advice to the Department of Education that it could supply details to the ACCC about documents seized in an Australian Federal Police raid of Phoenix Institute of Australia's offices was incorrect, the collapsed educational company told the court as it flagged a possible application to shut down the consumer watchdog's case.
Ultra Tune slapped with $2.6M fine for misleading franchisees, deceiving court
National car repair franchise Ultra Tune has been ordered to pay a $2.6 million penalty, with a judge finding the firm had not only breached the Franchising Code and the Australian Consumer Law by misleading a prospective franchisee but also misled the court in its defence of the case brought by the consumer watchdog.
VW must hand over docs on Dieselgate’s impact on car prices
A Federal Court judge has ordered Volkswagen to produce documents related to its calculations on how its emissions cheating scandal could affect car prices.
Judge slams ‘uncooperative’ Volkswagen in dieselgate case
A Federal Court judge has criticised Volkswagen for being "uncooperative" in refusing to tell the court who authorised the defeat device at the heart of the auto giant's diesel emissions cheating scandal.
Ultra Tune’s “elaborate ruse” diverted ACCC investigation, court hears
Two 'sham letters' produced by a senior manager of national car repair franchise Ultra Tune led both the ACCC and the court 'down the garden path,' a Federal Court judge heard Thursday.