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ABCC loses appeal over CFMEU blockade at Canberra site
The Australian Building and Construction Commissioner has lost its challenge to a Federal Court decision dismissing allegations that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union engaged in unlawful industrial action in Canberra in 2014.
Optus wants damages for lost biz after Telstra ‘Unlimited’ ads
Telecommunications company Optus asked a judge Friday to award damages for customers it lost as a result of Telstra's "Unlimited" ad campaign, which the Federal Court ruled last week was misleading and deceptive.
Apple issued warning in NZ as ACCC trial looms
As Apple gears up to face off against the ACCC next month for allegedly misleading iPhone and iPad users about their rights to have faulty devices repaired free of charge, it has received a fresh warning that it may have violated consumer laws, this time in New Zealand, by setting expiry dates on consumer guarantees.
Optus prevails in Telstra suit over ‘Empires End’ ad
A judge has lifted an injunction against an Optus ad campaign after ruling that Telstra failed to make its case that the 'Empires End' campaign was misleading or deceptive.
AMP appoints new GC to replace ousted Brian Salter
AMP's group company secretary David Cullen has been appointed top in-house lawyer, replacing Brian Salter, who was sacked for his role in the fees-for-no-service scandal.
Telstra’s ‘Unlimited’ ad campaign misleading, court rules
Telstra has engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and breached the Australian Consumer Law with its 'Unlimited' advertising campaign, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Optus fined $1.5M for misleading customers about NBN transition
Telecom giant Optus has been ordered to pay a $1.5 million penalty for misleading customers about the transition to the National Broadband Network.
Telstra misled consumers with ‘Unlimited’ ad campaign, Optus says
Optus and Telstra squared off court on Friday over an allegedly misleading ad campaign for the second time in a week, this time over Telstra's 'Unlimited' ad campaign.
Telstra wins temporary block on Optus ‘Empires End’ ad
Optus was ordered Wednesday to temporarily pull an ad that Telstra alleges makes a false and damaging claim about the superiority of Optus' mobile network.
ACCC scolded by judge for deceptive evidence gathering in Apple case
A Federal Court judge has found the ACCC used deceptive and improper means to obtain evidence in its consumer protection case against Apple alleging iPhone and iPad users were misled about their rights, but stopped short of throwing the evidence out.