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‘Power corrupts absolutely’: Aussie tech startup sues Google in US for antitrust breaches
Australian tech startup Unlockd has sued Google in the United States for abusing its control over the Android smartphone ecosystem, claiming it was forced into bankruptcy because of the US tech giant’s anticompetitive acts.
Judge vacates Ruby Princess class action trial
A judge has vacated a March hearing in a class action against cruise operator Carnival over last year's Ruby Princess COVID-19 outbreak, a week after resolving an almost year-long dispute about whether overseas passengers could be part of the proceeding.
Judge’s patience for ‘flipping and flopping’ prosecutors in ANZ cartel case wearing thin
A judge has questioned whether he should allow prosecutors to amend charges against ANZ and its treasurer in a criminal cartel case over a $2.5 billion share placement after the bank argued the charges were defective and should be quashed.
ACCC concerned JBS acquisition would give it too much pork on its fork
The ACCC has called for further public submissions on a proposed acquisition by JBS Australia of a Singapore-owned pig farm and abattoir business after it raised preliminary competition concerns with the $175 million sale.
Car makers to pay $52M to settle Takata airbags class actions
Six of the world's largest car makers have agreed to pay $52 million to settle class actions accusing them of selling cars with deadly Takata airbags.
Concrete company knew of prior Opal Tower failure, class action cross-claim alleges
Prefab concrete company Evolution Precast Systems failed to install reinforced concrete in Sydney's ill-fated Opal Tower and knew about a prior failure with one of the building's panels, engineer WSP Structures alleges in a cross-claim lobbed in a class action on behalf of residents of the tower.
Class action probe results in redress scheme for women injured by disgraced doctor
Hundreds of women who suffered “chaos and devastation” at the hands of former surgeon Emil Gayed will be entitled to compensation after class action law firm Slater & Gordon negotiated with the state government to secure a redress scheme.
ACCC to probe Apple Pay restrictions on banks
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating competition concerns about Apple’s refusal to allow third party access to the near-field communication chip that allows iPhone users to make 'tap and go' payments through Apple Pay.
ACCC says Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance could cause prices to soar
A proposed alliance between Qantas and Japan Airlines has failed to take flight after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the coordination of flights between Australia, New Zealand and Japan could cause ticket prices to soar.
WiseTech accused in freight forwarder’s lawsuit of misusing market power
Freight forwarding company Mondiale has filed a lawsuit against Wisetech Global alleging the logistics software firm breached competition law by misusing its substantial market power.