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‘We need a mindset change’: ACCC pushes for merger reform to stop ‘killer’ acquisitions
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-27 10:33 pm By Sam Matthews

ACCC chair Rod Sims has mooted a raft of reforms to Australia’s merger and acquisitions regime, which he said Friday was ‘skewed towards clearance’. The […]

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Crocs takes Mosaic Brands to court for allegedly copying shoe design
Intellectual Property 2021-08-26 5:00 pm By Cindy Cameronne

US footwear company Crocs has taken Mosaic Brands to court for allegedly selling shoes that “flagrantly” copy the look of its unique 13-hole slip-on foam […]

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Santos accused of misleading market by ‘greenwashing’ natural gas claims
Environment 2021-08-26 6:20 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Leading Australian oil and gas producer Santos is accused of misleading the market by “greenwashing” its environmental credentials in a landmark shareholder-led lawsuit filed in […]

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Law firm investigates class action over toxic dog food
Class Actions 2021-08-26 11:24 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A law firm is investigating a potential class action on behalf of pet owners whose dogs have died or fallen ill after consuming food contaminated […]

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Fraud cross-claims struck out in Mach Energy suit over Mount Pleasant coal mine
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-25 6:28 pm By Bianca Hrovat

A judge has struck out allegations of fraud in a cross-claim brought by the operator of a NSW open-cut coal mine, which accused several contractors […]

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$19.6M legal bill in 7-Eleven class actions doesn’t warrant contradictor, court told
Class Actions 2021-08-24 4:15 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A $19.6 million legal bill racked up by the law firm behind two 7-Eleven class actions accusing the convenience store chain of misleading franchisees did […]

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Regulator takes Origin Energy to court for disconnecting destitute customers
Energy & Natural Resources 2021-08-24 4:50 pm By Bianca Hrovat

The Australian Energy Regulator has taken energy retailer Origin Energy to court for allegedly breaching its commitments to financially vulnerable customers, including by disconnecting the […]

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7-Eleven to pay $98M to settle franchisee class action
Class Actions 2021-08-20 1:48 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has agreed to pay $98 million to settle two class actions accusing it of misleading franchisees, the largest class action settlement […]

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Apple says Epic Games case should be stayed in light of ‘imminent’ US judgment
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-20 3:50 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Apple has told a judge a high-stakes competition lawsuit by Fornite game maker Epic Games should be temporarily stayed in light of a special leave […]

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ACCC chief warns Google, Apple of more regulation to come
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-19 3:14 pm By Bianca Hrovat

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating whether new legislation is needed to address the impact of dominant digital platforms such as Google and […]

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