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Nudie family loses bid for frozen assets to fund legal woes
The Federal Court has dismissed an application by tax lawyer Michael Binetter and his wife Suzanne Binetter to dip into over $3 million in frozen assets to fund a case over an alleged $120 million international tax evasion scheme.
Radio Rentals class slammed for delaying proceedings
A barrister representing Radio Rentals in a class action alleging its rental practices violated responsible lending laws has told a Federal Court judge that repeated delays by the Maurice Blackburn-led class could damage the company. 
Full Court tosses appeal in copycat case over sheep placenta oil
Australian drug company Homart Pharmaceuticals has lost an appeal of a ruling that found the packaging of its bio-placenta skin care oil was intentionally and deceptively similar to a rival’s get-up, in breach of the consumer law.
AirNZ hit with $15M fine for cartel conduct
International airline Air New Zealand has been hit with a $15 million penalty for participating in a global air cargo cartel to fix the price of fuel, insurance and security surcharges.
Deep Investments case barrels towards Full Court
Respondents involved in a case brought by investment adviser Deep Investments over alleged share trading losses, including a solicitor who was sued for allegedly failing to inform the company of exchanges with ASIC about a potentially deceptive employee, are appealing a decision to allow the case to continue.
ACCC seeks $30M penalty in Garuda cartel case
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission is seeking up to $30 million in penalties against Garuda Indonesia after the airline was found guilty of participating in a price fixing cartel.
White King maker fined $700,000 over ‘flushable’ wipes
Consumer goods maker Pental Ltd will pay $700,000 in penalties after admitting it misled customers about its 'flushable' White King toilet and bathroom cleaner wipes.