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Noumi, ASIC fight ruling that privilege over PwC report waived during probe
Noumi and ASIC are challenging a finding that the food manufacturer waived legal professional privilege over a PricewaterhouseCoopers report commissioned by its lawyers at Ashurst by disclosing the report during an ASIC investigation.
McDonald’s resists giving sales data to Hungry Jack’s board, CEO in row over misleading ads
In a continuing fight over damages stemming from misleading burger ads, McDonald's has opposed production of sales information to Hungry Jack's directors and its top executive, saying the information was confidential and the companies "fierce competitors".
Funder ‘pulled the pin’ on franchisee class action against Fogo Brazilia, court told
A funder that was bankrolling a class action against restaurant chain Fogo Brazilia alleging it misled franchisees about the profitability of its businesses has “pulled the pin” on the case, with the law firm running the proceeding agreeing to act on a no win, no fee basis. 
Pizza Hut cops $2.5 million penalty for spam breaches
Pizza Hut has paid $2.5 million in penalties for breaching spam laws when it sent more than 10 million unsolicited marketing messages to customers. 
7-Eleven defeats Seven Network’s opposition to ‘7-Select’ trade mark
Convenience chain 7-Eleven has defeated Seven Network's challenge to its bid to trade mark '7-Select' for a new brand of products targeting younger shoppers, with an IP Australia delegate finding consumer confusion was not likely.
Retail Food Group to pay nothing to settle Michel’s Patisserie class action
The law firm and funder that ran a class action against Retail Food Group on behalf of current and former franchisees of its Michel's Patisserie chain will be out of pocket, after the company agreed to a settlement under which it will pay nothing.
Law firms to join forces, avoid fight in KFC underpayments class action
Two law firms behind underpayments class actions against Kentucky Fried Chicken have dodged a contest to run the litigation, agreeing to join their cases alleging the fast food giant denied tens of thousands of workers rest breaks.
Eneco Refresh founder sentenced for market manipulation
The founder of ASX-listed bottled water company Eneco Refresh has been slapped with an 18-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to market manipulation.
Maggie Beer faces court challenge over earnout on $40M acquisition
ASX-listed gourmet food company Maggie Beer has been dragged to court by the founders of Hampers & Gifts Australia over a $10 million earnout that was part of a $40 million agreement to acquire the e-commerce company in 2021. 
Noumi can’t keep lid on PwC report in ASIC case
A former director of Noumi has won his challenge to the food manufacturer’s claim for legal professional privilege over a PricewaterhouseCoopers report commissioned by its lawyers at Ashurst, with a judge finding the company waived privilege by disclosing it to Australian Securities and Investments Commission.