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Potato wholesaler rejects ACCC’s ‘egregious’ contracts case
Australia's largest potato wholesaler Mitolo Group has hit back at allegations by the ACCC that its contracts with growers were unfair, telling a court the terms were open to negotiation and were necessary to protect the company's intellectual property.
High Court won’t hear Prysmian appeal of $3.5M cartel fine
The High Court has denied Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi's bid for special leave to appeal a $3.5 million fine for allegedly engaging in cartel conduct, a victory for the ACCC in its long-running case against the cable maker.
ACCC appeals suppressed ruling in Cascade Coal cartel case
The ACCC is appealing a ruling dismissing its cartel case against Cascade Coal that alleged the company reached an agreement with rival Loyal Coal in the 2009 tender process for mining exploration licences in the Bylong Valley, NSW.
Victoria’s Secret files lawsuit over knockoff body sprays
US lingerie company Victoria's Secret has brought a lawsuit over the sale of knockoff products that mimic the get-up of its trade marked body care products, ahead of the much-anticipated launch of its first store in Australia.
ACCC goes after Seednet for misleading farmers over barley performance
The consumer watchdog has filed enforcement action against grain supplier Seednet, alleging the company misled farmers about the quality of its newest barley variety.
Trial delayed as Google asks Unlockd to prove it can pay
Unlockd says its close to finalising litigation funding to pursue its competition case against Google, but the September trial date has been pushed back as the search engine demands a show of proof that the failed startup can pay up if the case goes Google's way.
ACCC’s Sims issues warning to merger parties
ACCC chair Rod Sims has warned the regulator is ready to take on any anti-competitive behaviour it uncovers during a phase-two merger review.
Dessert maker Wicked Sister not sweet on trade mark infringement
Supermarket dessert maker Wicked Sister has brought a trade mark infringement suit against the maker of dipping sauces that this year launched a dessert it branded Wicked Waffle Dippers.
Australian Bar Association defeats challenge to trade mark registration
The Australian Bar Association can move forward with its plans to trade mark the terms 'Austbar' and 'Aust bar' after defeating a second challenge brought by a rival barristers group.
Ultra Tune’s “elaborate ruse” diverted ACCC investigation, court hears
Two 'sham letters' produced by a senior manager of national car repair franchise Ultra Tune led both the ACCC and the court 'down the garden path,' a Federal Court judge heard Thursday.