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AirNZ hit with $15M fine for cartel conduct
International airline Air New Zealand has been hit with a $15 million penalty for participating in a global air cargo cartel to fix the price of fuel, insurance and security surcharges.
ACCC loses appeal in LG faulty television case
The Full Federal Court has upheld most of a ruling that found LG did not engage in misleading or deceptive conduct by failing to inform purchasers of faulty televisions of the remedies available to them under the Australian Consumer Law.
Lawsuit claims Gould Gallery sold unverified Arkley painting
An Australian art gallery and its owner have been sued for allegedly failing to verify the authenticity of a Howard Arkley painting purchased for $205,000.
ACCC accuses potato wholesaler of ‘egregious’ contract terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has brought an unprecedented court action against Australia's largest potato wholesaler Mitolo Group, as it continues to ramp up enforcement over unfair contract terms.
ACCC takes Pfizer competition case to High Court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking special leave from the High Court to appeal a ruling in a case alleging drug giant Pfizer misused its market power ahead of the expiration of its patent for Lipitor.
Unlockd’s administrators weigh litigation funding to continue Google case
Unlockd's administrators are weighing whether and how to continue the failed company's legal fight with Google and have won a reprieve from a second meeting of creditors while they consider the options, which include third-party litigation funding.
ACCC seeks $30M penalty in Garuda cartel case
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission is seeking up to $30 million in penalties against Garuda Indonesia after the airline was found guilty of participating in a price fixing cartel.
Aldi wins appeal over ‘natural’ claims
The Full Federal Court has found products that market themselves as "natural" need not be made wholly of natural ingredients, handing a win to Aldi on appeal in its legal battle with the maker of the popular MoroccanOil line of hair products.
Gaia blasts ACCC for ‘misleading’ press release over fine
Baby brand GAIA  has lashed out at the consumer watchdog for issuing a press release announcing a $37,800 fine against the company for misleading 'organic' labels on three of its products, saying the release itself was "potentially misleading" to consumers.
CBA’s $25M rate-rigging settlement gets court OK
The Federal Court has approved Commonwealth Bank's $25 million settlement with ASIC over allegations it manipulated the bank bill swap rate.