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Competition fears over Orikan’s proposed merger with parking rival
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised concerns about the proposed acquisition of parking management company Duncan Technologies by Orikan Group.
Judge boots Queensland energy class action, says ‘profit maximisation’ not unlawful
A competition class action against Stanwell and CS Energy has been tossed, with a judge finding the power companies' conduct was legitimate “profit maximisation behaviour”. 
Google maintains stronghold on search despite regulatory changes: ACCC report
Google continues to dominate online search services in Australia, holding 94 per cent of the market share despite regulatory changes, the competition regulator said Wednesday.
Coles, Woolworths say price increases were genuine, and so were the discounts
Hitting back at the regulator's claims of dodgy sales promotions, Coles and Woolworths say price increases were the result of real cost pressures, and subsequent discounts were not illusory.
In class action defence, Toyota says ‘defeat device’ used to protect engines
Toyota has denied a class action’s claims that devices installed in its vehicles were intended to cheat emissions tests, maintaining that they were designed to protect engines from damage.
Maddocks lures leading competition lawyer from Johnson Winter Slattery
Maddocks has recruited a competition law specialist from Johnson Winter Slattery as a new partner in its corporate and commerical practice.
Solve My Debt Now to admit liability in ASIC proceedings
Debt management business Solve My Debt Now will admit liability in action by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission alleging customers were worse off after using its services. 
Class action must front $2.9M to keep Fogo Brazilia case afloat
A class action against Fogo Brazilia and its law firm will be shut down if the lead franchisee fails to find $2.9 million in security for the restaurant chain's costs.
ACCC to target tech companies under proposed new rules
The Albanese government has backed recommendations that would give the ACCC increased power to target anti-competitive conduct by tech companies.
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Property investment firm found negligent for Perth development promises
A court has found that investment mentoring firm The Property Mentors made misleading statements to investors about the estimated timeframe and returns of a failed development in Perth.