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GetSwift relocation bid heightens class action concerns, law firm says
A recent announcement by logistics tech provider GetSwift that it will be relocating to Canada has heightened concerns by the lawyers running a shareholder class action against the company that it might not be able to meet any orders for compensation to group members.
ACCC turns up heat on Google, Apple with app store inquiry
App stores have become the latest battleground in the the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's investigation into digital platforms, with the regulator promising to look at  data sharing practices, pricing and competition between Google and Apple, the two biggest players in the market.
Judge calls for legislative reforms as appeals court transfers Uber class action
An appeals court has dealt with complex jurisdiction and limitations issues in transferring one of three class actions against ride sharing giant Uber to another court, with one of the judges saying legislative reforms were needed to deal with the issues.
IOOF unit can’t stop ASIC from using royal commission evidence
An IOOF subsidiary sued over "bad advice" has failed in its bid to stop ASIC from using documents from the banking royal commission as evidence in the case, with a judge saying the company had already provided the material to the financial watchdog without objection.
Merck Sharpe & Dohme sues Lupin over Januvia patent
US pharmaceutical giant Merck Sharp & Dohme has taken a unit of Indian generic manufacturer Lupin to court for allegedly threatening to infringe the patent for its multibillion-dollar diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet.
CBA hit with class action over grandfathered commissions
A class action has been filed against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia over commissions grandfathered by the Future of Financial Advice reforms.
Global agreement will boost ACCC investigations into Google, Facebook
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has signed an information sharing agreement with four competition regulators around the globe that will boost its current and future investigations into Google and Facebook.
Shine investigating union case against McDonald’s over unpaid drink breaks
Shine Lawyers and the union backing Australia's fast food workers are investigating claims against McDonald's after the Federal Court ruled against a "reckless" franchisee who threatened to bar employees from toilet breaks.
Facebook threatens news ban in Australia over media bargaining code
Social media giant Facebook has come out swinging over the Morrison government’s proposed news media bargaining code, threatening to stop Australians from sharing local and international news on Facebook and Instagram if the code becomes law.
$1.4B MLC acquisition puts IOOF on the hook for class actions, ASIC case
Financial services giant IOOF Holdings will be on the hook for any judgments or settlements reached in two class actions and an ASIC lawsuit as part of its $1.4 billion acquisition of NAB wealth management unit MLC.