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A Federal Government committee has called on the ACCC and the courts to issue bigger fines to deter companies from breaching competition and consumer laws.
Hyundai wins $5.6M payout in ICC arbitration dispute
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Hyundai Engineering and Steel Industries has been granted almost $5.6 million in compensation in a case against Australian company Alfasi Steel over construction delays on Sydney’s International Convention Centre.
Crown says NSW gov’t ‘spruiked’ to block Sydney harbour views
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Crown Resorts has accused the NSW government of breaching its contractual obligations by “spruiking” to construction firms for development at central Barangaroo that would obstruct its views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Clive Palmer files trade mark suit in bid to register United Australia Party
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Clive Palmer is suing the expelled directors of a Queensland political party for allegedly infringing on his trade mark for the United Australia Party, the party he wants to register in his pursuit of a political comeback.
Global litigation funder moves into Australia
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A global litigation funder that’s bankrolling some of the country’s largest class actions is planning to put down roots in Australia.
Judge to rethink Glencore in-house counsel’s access to Cargill deal docs
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An appeals court has ordered the judge overseeing a fraudulent concealment trial over Cargill’s $420 million purchase of the Joe White malt business to reconsider his decision to allow an in-house lawyer at Glencore to access “highly confidential” deal documents.
Court cans Asahi bid for docs to probe consumer claims against Gloria Jeans owner
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Asahi Beverages has lost a bid for preliminary discovery to consider whether it should bring misleading and deceptive conduct claims against a unit of Retail Food Group, owner of the popular Gloria Jeans Coffee and Donut King franchises.
Clock’s ticking as Unlockd gets deadline for filing case against Google
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Failed digital ad company Unlockd has until the end of the month to set out its competition case against Google or the suit will be thrown out.
Judge tosses appeal over alleged $75M Onslow Salt, Chevron ‘conspiracy’ deal
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The Western Australian government has lost its bid to appeal a Federal Court judge’s rejection of its application to throw out a native title case alleging Onslow Salt made a $75 million with Chevron that amounted to an unlawful means conspiracy.
Airservices judge OKs common fund despite Westpac’s Money Max appeal
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A federal judge has signed off on a funding agreement in an employment class action against Airservices, even as he acknowledged a pending challenge to a landmark ruling that established the right of the court to make a common fund order.