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Seek faces misuse of market power case by Employment Hero
HR company Employment Hero has launched legal action against investor and rival Seek, alleging the hiring giant has breached competition laws by terminating access to its API.
DePuy class action member’s appeal may involve novel issue for Full Court
A challenge to a compensation determination by a group member in a class action against Johnson & Johnson unit DePuy may involve novel questions for the Full Court on the role of scheme administrators, a judge has said.
Director barred from representing pawnbroker Taylors in class action
A judge has blocked the director of Taylors Business from representing the company in a consumer class action, finding he will not be of any assistance to the court. 
Law firm’s cut no sure thing as judge OKs $87M settlement in Hino class action
A judge has approved an $87 million settlement in a class action against Hino Motors, but says he needs to hear from a contradictor before greenlighting a law firm's 25 per cent contingency fee.
Port of Newcastle defeats Glencore suit over wharfage fees
Glencore Coal has lost its case against the Port of Newcastle alleging it has been overcharged shipping fees based on a determination by the competition watchdog.
Acciona’s takeover of waste-to-energy plant sparks ACCC concerns
The ACCC is concerned Acciona’s proposed acquisition of the East Rockingham waste-to-energy project would remove competition between the only two such facilities in Western Australia. 
ACCC won’t oppose Omnicom’s $21B acquisition of Interpublic
The ACCC will not oppose the Omnicom Group’s planned $21 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, with the regulator finding the transaction was not likely to substantially lessen competition.
No need for new GCO in consolidated Insurance Australia class action: court
A judge has found that there is no need to revise the 27.5 per cent group costs order secured by Slater and Gordon following the consolidation of two class actions against Insurance Australia, despite the likelihood of a larger payout to the firm.  
KPMG hits back at Phoslock shareholder class action
Auditor KPMG has hit back at a shareholder class action over water treatment business Phoslock’s alleged accounting irregularities, saying it should be completely relieved from paying damages since it acted honestly. 
ACCC clears Lactalis play for Fonterra assets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose an acquisition by Lactalis of assets of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra if the French multinational is successful in its bid.