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Dessert maker Wicked Sister not sweet on trade mark infringement
Intellectual Property 2018-08-02 11:28 pm By Christine Caulfield

Supermarket dessert maker Wicked Sister has brought a trade mark infringement suit against the maker of dipping sauces that this year launched a dessert it branded Wicked Waffle Dippers.

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Myer class action funder must pay $1M in security for trial
Class Actions 2018-07-30 8:48 pm By Christine Caulfield

The litigation funder underwriting a class action against Myer will have to fork over another $950,000 in security ahead of what will be a rare shareholder trial starting next Wednesday, a court has ruled.

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Surfstitch shareholders get hands on ASIC transcripts
Class Actions 2018-07-26 10:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

Investors in a class action against failed online retailer Surfstitch Group won access Thursday to transcripts of interviews of former boss Justin Cameron by the corporate watchdog.

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Daiso fined $355,000 for selling dangerous toys
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-07-23 12:11 pm By Christine Caulfield

Japanese retail store Daiso has been fined $355,000 for selling dangerous products, including projectile toys, that did not comply with Australian safety standards.

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Full Court tosses appeal in copycat case over sheep placenta oil
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-07-06 9:38 pm By Christine Caulfield

Australian drug company Homart Pharmaceuticals has lost an appeal of a ruling that found the packaging of its bio-placenta skin care oil was intentionally and deceptively similar to a rival’s get-up, in breach of the consumer law.

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Firms abandon planned class actions against Retail Food Group
Franchises 2018-07-04 9:35 pm By Christine Caulfield

Law firm Maurice Blackburn has dropped plans for a class action against Retail Food Group alleging the franchisor misled shareholders about the long-term viability of its business model.

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Chinese food retailer Winha settles case with ASX over delisting threat
Securities 2018-07-03 10:01 pm By Christine Caulfield

China-based food retailer Winha Commerce has settled legal action it launched against the Australian Stock Exchange over ASX’s threats to delist the company.

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Kmart denies CEO misled streetwear co. over cargo pants
Intellectual Property 2018-06-28 8:00 pm By Christine Caulfield

Kmart has filed its defence denying claims in a suit alleging CEO Guy Russo gave false assurances that the department store had revamped a line of cargo pants and shorts that infringed the copyright of Australian streetwear manufacturer Globe International.

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Toys ‘R’ Us to close after administrators fail to find buyer
Restructuring & Insolvency 2018-06-20 10:56 pm By Christine Caulfield

Toys ‘R’ Us Australia will wind down after all potential buyers pulled out of purchasing the failed toy retailer, administrators said Wednesday.

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Apple settles ACCC case over iPhone repairs on eve of trial
Exclusive 2018-06-12 12:37 pm By Christine Caulfield

Apple has reached an in-principle settlement with the consumer watchdog in an enforcement action over the tech giant’s repair policies, a judge was told Tuesday.

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