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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.
Popular baby wash maker fined over “organic” claims
A popular maker of baby skin products has been fined by the ACCC for claiming its products are organic even though they contain synthetic chemicals.
Alinta Energy to refund customers over misleading ads
Alinta Energy has agreed to compensate consumers after making misleading comparisons to competitors' electricity rates in its advertisements.
Aussie acai berry co. denies stealing rival’s story
An Australian acai berry company has hit back at accusations it co-opted the pioneering narrative of US acai berry bowl maker Sambazon to promote a competing business.
Apple to pay $9M in ACCC case over iPhone repairs
Apple will pay $9 million to resolve a case by the ACCC alleging the US tech giant's repair policies were in breach of the Australian Consumer Law, according to a court order Monday.
Australian regulator probes Mercedes-Benz over emissions cheat software
The Australian regulator that oversees car recalls is looking into whether Mercedes-Benz supplied cars in Australia that contain a defeat device, after regulators in the UK and Germany ordered mandatory recalls of cars fitted with the software used to cheat on emissions tests.