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ACCC approves Viva Energy’s bid for Liberty Oil’s wholesale business
The competition regulator has signed off on Viva Energy's proposed acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent of Liberty Oil's wholesale business, saying the deal was not likely to substantially likely to lessen competition in the wholesale fuel market.
‘Completely out of control’: fresh funding concerns emerge in Iluka class action
The judge overseeing a class action against mineral sands producer Iluka Resources has slammed the submissions from both sides over a bid for an extra $2.6 million in security for costs, calling them “completely out of control” and "totally out of proportion”.
Court can order security against funders in Fair Work class actions, judge rules
A landmark ruling has found judges have the power to order security against litigation funders backing Fair Work class actions, in a decision that could change the landscape of representative proceedings.
BlueScope avoids criminal cartel charges, but exec accused of obstructing ACCC probe
Prosecutors will not lay charges against BlueScope Steel over an alleged price-fixing conspiracy, but its former general manager of sales faces possible jail time after being charged with obstructing the ACCC's investigation.
ASIC can use PwC partner’s evidence in case against Rio Tinto
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has won its bid to use evidence from US proceedings in its case against Rio Tinto alleging the mining giant misled shareholders about a Mozambique mining company purchased for US$4.2 billion.
Appeals court finds ‘Diamond Joe’ Gutnick family’s $1 mining deal void
An appeals court has upheld a ruling that found two firms previously run by Joseph "Diamond Joe" Gutnik and his family were insolvent, ending a long-running battle over hundreds of millions of dollars in mining assets.
Battle ahead as Hanwha seeks to ‘strengthen’ solar patent after suing rivals for infringement
Global solar panel manufacturer Hanwha Q CELLS wants to amend the patent behind its solar technology, more than six months after launching infringement proceedings against three rivals.
ACCC flags concerns about Resource Management Service timber sale
The Australian Competition and Consumer Committee has flagged preliminary competition concerns and called for public submissions on a proposed sale by US-based timberland investment manager Resource Management Service of its Tasmanian assets.
Sparke Helmore off the hook as court slams IOOF unit with $81M judgment over plantation sale
IOOF subsidiary Australian Executor Trustees has been hit with an $80.6 million judgment after breaching its duty as trustee in the sale of a 42,000 hectare timber plantation by collapsed forestry giant Gunns Group, and it can't pass the liability on to Spark Helmore, despite the law firm's inadequate advice.
Dyno Nobel, Orica settle case over rock blasting method patent
Explosives maker Dyno Nobel has reached a mid-trial settlement in its case against its major rival, Orica, over a patent for a method for blasting rock at open cut mines.