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In Hutchinson, CFMEU boycott case, ACCC failed to prove more than ‘industrial muscle’ at work
Construction 2024-02-29 11:44 pm By Christine Caulfield

Builder J Hutchinson and the union for construction workers have successfully appealed a finding that they unlawfully agreed to boycott an independent subcontractor at a […]

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ASIC wins appeal over funeral insurer’s ‘Aboriginal-owned’ representations
Appeals 2024-02-29 11:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Full Federal Court has found it was “abundantly clear” on the evidence before a trial judge that funeral expenses insurance provider ACBG misrepresented to […]

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Judge orders soft class closure in ‘junk’ insurance class action
Class Actions 2024-02-28 10:40 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has ordered soft class closure in a class action against Suncorp unit AAI over allegedly worthless insurance, saying that knowing how many of […]

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‘So what?’ Judge says rate-rigging class action can’t impose views on registration
Class Actions 2024-02-27 9:58 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has ordered soft class closure ahead of mediation in a class action against five major banks over alleged foreign exchange rate-rigging, saying the […]

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‘Don’t you want to know who you’re acting for?’: Judge probes applicant in rate-rigging class action
Class Actions 2024-02-26 4:33 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has questioned the applicant’s opposition to soft class closure in a class action accusing five major banks of rate-rigging, a measure the banks […]

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AGL Energy class action to be discontinued after search for new funder fails
Class Actions 2024-02-26 5:32 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The applicant in a competition class action against AGL Energy has failed to find another funder to back the case after the original funder that […]

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Auction site Grays to cop $10M penalty for misleading car info
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-02-26 3:23 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Online auction business Grays has agreed to pay a $10 million penalty for engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct by posting hundreds of descriptions of […]

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Bingo, Aussie Skips hit with $33.5M in cartel penalties, CEOs get community service
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-02-23 12:52 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has sentenced the former CEO of Bingo Industries to two years’ imprisonment to be served in the community and imposed $30 million in […]

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Affidavits by Ashurst lawyers adequate for Racing Victoria’s privilege claim, judge says
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-02-23 11:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has ruled hearsay evidence given by Ashurst solicitors is sufficient for Racing Victoria to bring a claim for legal professional privilege over documents […]

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Video camera maker Bolin wins urgent injunction against ASX-listed rival BirdDog
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-02-23 11:33 pm By Christine Caulfield

Chinese video camera company Bolin has won its bid for an urgent anti-anti-suit injunction against Australian competitor BirdDog, with a judge finding there was a […]

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