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ACCC seeks more info on MYOB, Reckon deal
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-03-13 1:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC is seeking more information on accounting software company MYOB Group Limited’s proposed acquisition of Reckon Limited’s practice management group.

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Prysmian loses appeal of $3.5M cartel fine
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-03-13 1:01 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Full Federal Court has shot down Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi’s appeal of a $3.5 million fine for alleged cartel conduct. 

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Not a nice finish for Stone & Wood in trade mark case
Intellectual Property 2018-03-09 9:34 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

An interstate trademark and passing off battle between craft beer makers has ended with a full bench of the Federal Court dismissing an appeal by Bryon Bay’s Stone & Wood brewers against a ruling in favor of Brunswick-based Elixir.

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GSK, Novartis concede more ground in ACCC’s Voltaren case
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-03-06 8:07 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis have made another admission in a case brought by the ACCC alleging the drug giants made misleading claims in marketing their Voltaren Osteo Gel and Voltaren Emulgel pain relief products.

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VW can’t quash own expert’s dual-mode testimony
Class Actions 2018-03-06 3:13 pm By Christine Caulfield

Volkswagen lost its bid Tuesday to exclude evidence from its own expert witness it claims has gone off script, an early blow to the car maker in the massive trial alleging it installed dual-mode software in diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests.

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Saputo in talks to sell milk plant to appease ACCC
Corporate 2018-03-05 1:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

Canadian dairy giant Saputo said Monday it is considering selling a milk plant in Victoria to smooth regulatory approval of its proposed $1.3 billion deal to buy Murray Goulburn.

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Activ8me pays up for false ACCC endorsement
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-03-05 1:12 pm By Christine Caulfield

Teleco provider Activ8me has run afoul of the law by falsely claiming the ACCC gave its internet services the thumbs up, the consumer regulator said Monday.

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Taronga Zoo faces court in trade mark battle
Intellectual Property 2018-03-05 1:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

Sydney’s iconic Taronga Zoo will bare its teeth in court Tuesday for the first hearing in its trade mark battle against the creators of Sydney Zoo, a wildlife reserve in Darling Harbour.

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The Reject Shop fined over dangerous projectile toys
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-03-05 1:07 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Reject Shop has agreed to pay a penalty of $140,000 and will refund customers who purchased projectile toys that violate consumer protection laws. 

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Reckitt Benckiser appeals Nurofen loss
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-03-05 11:44 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Reckitt Benckiser has filed an appeal against GlaxoSmithKline, after a judge found the consumer goods giant misled consumers with claims that Nurofen was a more effective pain killer than its rival’s Panadol and ordered it to pay all of GlaxoSmithKline’s legal bill.

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