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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 ...
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 ... ...
Troubled waters for Ports deal signals increased ACCC scrutiny of transactions involving common ownership and minority interests
It seems there are stormy seas ahead for common ownership issues in Australia, as the ACCC has indicated an increased appetite to scrutinise transactions involving parties with minority interests or common ownership in competing firms. ...
Significant changes to unfair contract terms laws and higher penalties for competition and consumer law breaches
This Insight provides an overview of proposed changes in the reforming legislation, including the amendments to the UCT regime and the increased penalties under the CCA and ACL. Given the imminent passage of these reforms, now is the time to prepare your organisation for the changes and review and amend any potentially problematic standard form contracts. ...
In Touch: Bingo Industries pleads guilty to criminal cartel offences, Google ordered to pay $60m penalty and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
Food and beverage law bulletin
Latest insights on what's been happening in food and beverage law; M&A trends: ESG, innovative agriculture, craft beer and plant-based alternatives; an update on trade mark law in the food and beverage sector; and other key developments in 2022. ...
In Touch: Energy industry granted interim authorisation and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
In Touch: ACCC announces 2022–23 Product Safety Priorities and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...