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Recent class action decisions set high bar for automakers to comply with acceptable quality guarantee
In this Insight, we look at class actions targeting the automotive sector, and draw together key themes from recent decisions that have considered the standard of acceptable quality required for passe ...
ASIC immunity to whistleblowers
ASIC's immunity policy provides immunity from the 'market misconduct' provisions (including insider trading, false and misleading conduct and dishonest conduct) to the first person who reports the misconduct to ASIC where multiple persons are involved. ...
If in doubt, get the whitewash out
The High Court's first decision on the financial assistance prohibition in section 260A of the Corporations Act supports a conservative approach to the prohibition, and in particular highlights the danger of 'taking a view' on the no material prejudice exception. ...
Allens advises Equifax on its acquisition of Veda
Allens has advised Equifax Inc, a leading global information solutions provider, on its acquisition of Veda Group Limited, the leading provider of credit information and analysis in Australia and N ...
Allens appoints new Brisbane partner
Allens has appointed Franki Ganter to partnership of the firm joining the corporate team in the Brisbane office. ...
Risky business - remedies and enforcement powers for CDR breaches
As part of the new Consumer Data Right CDR framework a new regime of offences remedies and enforcement powers will be implemented The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC will have primary oversight for the enforcement of the regime though the OAIC will handle privacy complaints in ...
Allens advises Goldwind on Moorabool Wind Farm sale
Located in Victoria, the Moorabool Wind Farm will comprise up to 104 wind turbines which can produce up to 312MW - enough to power the equivalent of 228,000 average Victorian homes each year. 'We a ...
Federal Court dismisses the ACCC's allegations that Google's privacy change notification was misleading
On 9 December 2022, the Federal Court dismissed an application by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that alleged Google LLC (Google) had contravened the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by using on-screen notifications to inform and seek the consent of its account holders ... ...
Takeovers Panel guidance on pre-deal exclusivity is back under the microscope
Last week the Takeovers Panel commenced a public consultation in relation to proposed revisions to its guidance note on deal protection arrangements in takeover situations. A key focus of the consulta ...