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Cryosite hits back at ACCC ‘gun jumping’ claims
Biologics company Cryosite has denied claims by the ACCC that it engaged in cartel conduct by referring customers to Cell Care before their asset sale agreement was completed, saying the two were not competitors.
Murray Goulburn, ex-boss close to settling ACCC case
Murray Goulburn and its former CEO appear to be nearing a settlement with the consumer watchdog over claims the dairy producer misled farmers in three states about farmgate milk prices.
Judge calls out law firm for ‘threatening’ letters in Targus dispute
Letters by law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth for its client amid a contractual and consumer law dispute between two technology companies has been described by a judge as "bullying" and "threatening".
Lawyers look to expand class action against Ford
Lawyers wants to expand the class action brought against the Ford Motor Company of Australia over allegedly defective Powershift transmissions, seeking court approval to increase the class size and bring new unconscionable conduct claims.
Judge OKs $3M settlement in Kagara shareholder class action
A $3 million settlement in the shareholder class action against the directors of failed mining company Kagara has been approved, with a Federal Court judge saying the amount is fair and reasonable despite two-thirds of it going to the lawyers and funder that brought the case.
Hancock fights back against doc bid in Rinehart family feud
Hancock Prospecting, owned by mining magnate Mrs Gina Rinehart, is fighting a bid by daughter Ms Bianca Rinehart to access the company's books and records, saying an upcoming High Court decision may change the fate of the case.
Heinz fined $2.25M for peddling sugary kids snacks as healthy
H.J. Heinz Company has been fined $2.25 million for marketing sugary snacks to kids as healthy, a fraction of the $10 million penalty sought by the ACCC.
Rinehart family feud turns on a word, High Court hearsana
The bitter dispute between Gina Rinehart and two of her children over billions of dollars in iron ore mining assets may come down to how the High Court interprets a single word in an arbitration clause of agreements signed by the warring family members.
Murray Goulburn faces second class action over profit downgrade
Milk supplier Murray Goulburn has been hit with a second class action over its profit forecast revision in 2016 that wiped 40 percent off the dairy cooperative's investment value.
CrownBet goes on the attack, says Sportsbet’s trade marks must be revoked
In an escalating battle between the online bookmakers, CrownBet has filed a cross claim in a consumer and trademark infringement lawsuit brought by Sportsbet that calls for the cancellation of its rival's trade marks.