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‘It pains me’: Judge bemoans ACCC bid for particulars in Microsoft case
A judge is not too thrilled about the ACCC's bid for details of Microsoft's defence in a suit alleging the software giant duped millions of customers into upgrading to more expensive product plans, saying "it pains me the court has to take time" to hear the application.
Epic, Google win ACCC draft approval for global settlement
The competition regulator has given its draft approval to Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google for their global settlement of allegations of misuse of market power by the digital giant.
Eminem appeals trade mark removal in fight with Swim Shady
Eminem has appealed the partial removal of two of his trade marks, in a dispute with retailer Swim Shady that's playing out across four countries.
Brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun sentenced over crypto scam
A financial firm director and brother of breakdancer 'Raygun' has reportedly been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges over funds suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
Tabcorp hit with $2.7M penalty for telemarketing, spam breaches
Tabcorp has paid more than $2.7 million in penalties for breaching telemarketing and spam laws with its marketing to VIP customers, a year after being fined $4 million for similar offences. 
Noumi ex-CEO breached duties, court says in partial win for ASIC
A judge has ruled that former Noumi CEO Rory Macleod failed to ensure the company complied with its financial reporting obligations, but found several of the corporate regulator’s claims fell flat.
Evolution Mining wins initial trial against ATO over $31M tax loss transfer
Gold producer Evolution Mining has won an initial trial against the Australian Tax Office over a purported decision to cancel the transfer of $31 million in tax losses after it acquired Conquest. 
CQUniversity to pay staff over $1.3M in FWO deal
Central Queensland University will pay over $1.3 million to more than 1,000 employees as part of an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman, becoming the latest university to backpay staff. 
Coles says ACCC’s rejection of Kalgoorlie site buy based on novel theory
Coles has argued that the competition regulator’s decision rejecting the supermarket giant's bid to lease a new site in Kalgoorlie, WA was based on a theory of harm that is novel under Australian law. 
Seven KPMG partners fined for misusing confidential client information
KPMG has fined seven partners, some as much as $180,000, for misusing confidential client information in May.