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An appeals court has set aside a barrister’s $320,000 bill for a case initially estimated to cost $60,000 in counsel fees, applying a “purposive approach” to the rules governing lawyers’ disclosure obligations.
In class action defence, Apple says App Store commissions the price to pay for innovation
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Apple has denied it engaged in anti-competitive conduct in operating its App Store in a class action brought over allegedly inflated commissions on certain apps and in-app purchases.
Melissa Caddick’s parents, receivers strike deal over Edgecliff property
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The parents and receivers for accused Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick have reached a deal over a multi-million dollar property in Sydney’s East, but the compromise remains to be blessed by out-of-pocket investors.
Virgin, Alliance charter pact grounded by competition watchdog
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has put the brakes on a cooperation agreement between Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines for fly-in fly-out customers, citing concerns about increased prices and reduced services.
ACCC says vitamin maker’s shark source claims smell fishy
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Australian supplement manufacturer and retailer Universal Pharmaceuticals has admitted that it likely misled customers about the origin of shark products used in a supplement sold on its
Wealthy Heath website.
Racing Victoria planned agreement to ‘seriously breach’ competition laws, court hears
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Racing NSW has accused its Victorian counterpart of planning an anti-competitive agreement with five other states to exclude it from the thoroughbred racing industry, as it seeks documents to bring potential claims.
Shipping exec who felt pressured to retire wins $230,000 judgment
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A former chief accountant for MUR Shipping who claims he was pressured to retire has won an appeal in his age discrimination case, bumping his damages award up from $20,000 to around $230,000.
Bloomex to admit to duping consumers with online ratings
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Online florist Bloomex will admit to the Australian Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s allegations that it violated consumer laws by posting misleading customer ratings on its website.
Corrs avoids split trial in suit by client left liable for security bill after funder exit
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth has defeated an application by a former client to split a trial in his breach of duty case against the law firm, with a judge saying while an initial hearing could save costs, the line between negligence and the merits of the underlying case were blurred.
McDonald’s franchisee to pay $275,000 for union busting
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A McDonald’s franchisee in Murray Bridge, South Australia has agreed to pay a $275,000 penalty after admitting to unlawfully discouraging workers from joining their union.