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Judge OKs $2.2M settlement in Drakes class action but questions law firm’s costs
Class Actions 2022-10-06 11:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has approved a $2.2 million settlement in a class action on behalf of Drakes store managers who were allegedly underpaid but has deferred […]

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ASIC takes Harvey Norman to court over ‘no deposit, interest free’ ads
ASIC 2022-10-05 12:04 pm By Sam Matthews

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has brought action against Harvey Norman over allegedly misleading ads about its interest-free finance. In a suit filed Tuesday […]

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Aldi could owe $10M for failing to compensate workers for ‘pre-work’
Employment 2022-10-05 1:57 pm By Sam Matthews

The Shop, Distributive & Allied Employees’ Association has struck a blow for Aldi warehouse workers, with a judge ordering the supermarket giant to backpay its […]

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Dick Smith execs ask High Court to toss case over final dividend
High Court 2022-09-29 10:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Two former executives of defunct electronics retailer Dick Smith have asked the High Court to hear their challenge to a $11.8 million damages award for […]

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Judge OKs $1.6M settlement in Romeo’s class actions but slashes law firm’s share
Class Actions 2022-09-19 11:01 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has signed off on a $1.55 million settlement to resolve two underpayments class actions against supermarket chain Romeo’s, but has reduced the pay […]

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Noni B owner pays up over ‘ACCC approved’ products
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-09-15 11:15 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Noni B owner Mosaic Brands has paid $266,400 in fines after allegedly misleading customers about selling “FDA approved” face masks and “ACCC approved” hot water […]

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Booktopia to pay $6M to settle ACCC case over refunds policy
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-08-31 11:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

Online book retailer Booktopia has agreed to a $6 million penalty to resolve action brought by the consumer regulator alleging its refund policy was misleading. […]

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Redbubble files appeal in long-running Hells Angels trade mark stoush
Appeals 2022-08-19 11:59 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Redbubble is challenging a judgment that found T-shirts and face masks sold on its platform violated Hells Angels’ trademarks and awarded damages to the motorcycle […]

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$44.5M Woolworths class action settlement OKd but firm’s fees yet to be approved
Class Actions 2022-08-05 11:45 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has signed off on a $44.5 million settlement of a shareholder class action against Woolworths, which includes a $4.73 million funding commission, but […]

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Kmart settles Jellycat lawsuit over knockoff ‘Bashful Bunny’
Intellectual Property 2022-07-25 2:55 pm By Christine Caulfield

Kmart Australia has resolved a case brought by UK-based Jellycat that accused the retailer of selling knockoffs of the plush toy designer’s signature ‘Bashful Bunny’. […]

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