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Class action investigation underway into Cipro antibiotic
Class Actions 2023-10-11 3:30 pm By Sam Matthews

An Australian law firm is investigating a class action against drug manufacturers over a commonly prescribed antibiotic said to cause “disabling” side effects, including nerve […]

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ACCC gives green light to $18.7B acquisition of Origin Energy
Competition & Consumer Protection 2023-10-10 10:18 pm By Sam Matthews

The ACCC has approved the buyout of Australian energy giant Origin Energy, after finding that significant competition concerns were outweighed by the likely benefits to […]

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Westpac hit with another superannuation class action
Class Actions 2023-10-09 11:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Westpac has been hit with a class action for allegedly overcharging superannuation customers for insurance coverage, months after paying $30 million to settle a separate […]

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High Court asked to revive Volkswagen airbags class action
High Court 2023-10-04 9:14 pm By Sam Matthews

A failed class action against Volkswagen over Takata airbags is seeking special leave from the High Court, arguing an appeals court was wrong to find […]

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United Petroleum says class action firm can’t ‘veto’ chats with group members
Franchises 2023-10-04 9:50 pm By Sam Matthews

United Petroleum, which is facing a franchisee class action over allegedly loss-making Pie Face stores, is resisting a plaintiff law firm’s bid for “a right […]

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ASIC takes aim at payday lenders after court found they can’t dodge Credit Act
Financial Services 2023-10-03 11:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The corporate regulator has again initiated proceedings against Gold Coast-based BHF Solutions and Cigno for allegedly providing credit without a licence after the lenders failed […]

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ACL offers sell-off to win approval for $1.5B Healius merger
Corporate 2023-10-03 1:17 pm By Sam Matthews

Pathology giant Australian Clinical Labs has proposed a divestiture of collection centres amid competition concerns about its proposed takeover of competitor Healius, the owner of […]

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ASIC appeals partial loss in case against funeral insurer
Appeals 2023-10-03 11:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has filed an appeal after a judge ordered ACBF Funeral Plans to pay $1.2 million for misleading its First […]

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Zoetis class action applicant to pay $2M in costs for ‘off the planet’ case
Class Actions 2023-10-02 11:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Livestock drug company Zoetis has agreed to accept a $2.1 million payout to cover its costs in successfully defending a class action dubbed “totally off […]

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Crypto class action against Meta, Google halted due to conflicts
Cryptocurrency 2023-10-02 5:27 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has permanently stayed a class action accusing Meta and Google of breaching competition law by banning cryptocurrency ads, finding there was a potential […]

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