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Unlockd goes into voluntary administration, blames Google
Advertising technology company Unlockd has gone into voluntary administration, blaming Google's threats to remove the startup's apps from its marketplace for its fall.
Murray Goulburn boss can’t delay mediation in ACCC case
A judge has dismissed a bid by former Murray Goulburn boss Gary Helou to push off mediation in an action brought by the ACCC, ruling that the ex-executive's trip to China was no reason to delay possible resolution of the case.
Apple settles ACCC case over iPhone repairs on eve of trial
Apple has reached an in-principle settlement with the consumer watchdog in an enforcement action over the tech giant's repair policies, a judge was told Tuesday.
Google, Unlockd will head to trial in Australia first
Australia will be the battleground for the first trial in an abuse-of-dominance case against Google by digital advertising startup Unlockd, and expert competition judge John Middleton will be eagerly presiding.
GSK argues tube cap should cut penalties in ACCC Voltaren case
GlaxoSmithKline is pushing for lower penalties in a case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging the pharma giant breached the Australian Consumer Law in the marketing for its Voltaren Osteo Gel and Voltaren Emulgel pain relief products.
NAB adviser who impersonated clients banned by ASIC
ASIC has permanently banned a former NAB adviser from providing financial services after an investigation found he impersonated clients in order to get access to client funds that he transferred into sham bank accounts.
Elite legal teams to defend ANZ criminal cartel case
As the ACCC's criminal cartel case against ANZ, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank gets underway, the regulator will face off against a formidable team of lawyers with extensive experience in defending competition matters.
Judge ‘suspicious’ of VW motive for killing Bannister class actions
A judge overseeing five Dieselgate class actions against Volkswagen questioned on Wednesday the car giant's claim that it wanted to close down two of the cases -- run by Bannister Law -- for the benefit of group members.
Home builder can’t keep customers from posting negative reviews online
The ACCC has won an agreement from home builder Wisdom Properties to remove a non-disparagement clause from its standard home building agreement after the regulator said the clause likely violates the Australian Consumer Law. 
Asiago cheese needn’t come from Italy, IP Australia rules
IP Australia has ruled in part that cheese branded with the Asiago label need not be manufactured in the Asiago region in Italy, striking down an opposition to a trade mark filed by cheese producer Sartori Company.