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Mylan appeals ATO’s rejection of $48M deduction in spat over $1.2B Alphapharm deal
The Australian unit of Mylan is challenging the ATO's rejection of a $48 million deduction  for 2020 in the generic drug company's latest spat with the tax office over interest on loans to fund its $1.2 billion acquisition of generic drug maker Alphapharm.
Meta wants ACCC’s crypto ad case put on hold until criminal action resolved
Facebook owner Meta has filed a bid to pause a case by the consumer regulator over scam cryptocurrency advertisements until the determination of a private criminal action brought by mining magnate Andrew Forrest.
Lactalis breached Dairy Code by not publishing milk prices, court rules
A judge has found that dairy processor Lactalis Australia breached a mandatory industry code between farmers and processors requiring it to publish milk supply contracts on its website.
Mayfair’s James Mawhinney wins reversal of 20-year ban
The founder of beleaguered investment group Mayfair 101, James Mawhinney, has won an appeal against a decision that saw him banned from soliciting funds or promoting any financial product for 20 years.
‘Most regrettable’: Mawhinney’s incompetence claims against lawyers don’t come close, judges say
Despite scoring a win Thursday in his appeals court battle with ASIC, Mayfair 101's James Mawhinney was criticized for his "spurious" claims against solicitors and counsel acting for him.
Noni B owner pays up over ‘ACCC approved’ products
Noni B owner Mosaic Brands has paid $266,400 in fines after allegedly misleading customers about selling “FDA approved” face masks and “ACCC approved” hot water bottles.
Roof tiling companies, directors cop $420,000 penalty in ACCC cartel case
A judge has ordered two Sydney roof tiling businesses and their directors to pay a total of $420,000 in penalties after making admissions in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging they rigged bids for construction at the University of Sydney.
Meta can’t keep ACCC case over scam crypto ads under wraps
Facebook-owner Meta has lost its bid for broad non-publication orders in its battle with the ACCC over material it says could prejudice jury members in criminal proceedings by mining magnate Andrew Forrest. 
ACCC appeals ruling on Retail Food Group sample stores
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has appealed a judgment that found its case alleging Retail Foods Group misled franchisees should be run using a sample of stores.
In loss for TerraCom, Full Court finds ASIC can view PwC report
Coal mining firm TerraCom has lost its Full Court bid to shield a PricewaterhouseCoopers report from ASIC, on appeal from a judgment which found the regulator could view the report because of public statements made by the company.