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ASIC sues ANZ over $2.5B share placement
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-14 4:20 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

ASIC has filed a lawsuit against ANZ alleging it breached its continuous disclosure obligations in relation to a $2.5 billion institutional share placement, which is also at the centre of a criminal cartel case against the bank.

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Maker of iconic French press sues to block copycat device
Intellectual Property 2018-09-13 10:14 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Bodum, maker of the popular glass French press coffee maker, has sued an Australian company for allegedly copying the design and getup of its iconic device, on the heels of winning a $4 million judgment in the US over a copycat device. 

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Meriton drops appeal of $3M fine for rigging TripAdvisor reviews
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-13 12:44 pm By Christine Caulfield

Meriton has withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that fined the property manager $3 million for manipulating bad reviews on TripAdvisor.

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ACCC approves $13B acquisition of Australian energy giant
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-12 10:20 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has said it will permit a $13 billion acquisition of Australian energy infrastructure business APA Group by a Hong Kong group of companies after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking.

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Class action says mortgage investment firm charged excessive fees
Class Actions 2018-09-11 8:55 pm By Miklos Bolza

An Australian mortgage investment manager has been hit with a class action, alleging it charged excessive fees on loans and made misleading representations to borrowers.

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OPSM owner to make franchise terms more visible after ACCC probe
Franchises 2018-09-10 11:13 pm By Christine Caulfield

OPSM owner Luxottica has agreed to make its franchise system more transparent after an investigation by the consumer watchdog found the eyewear giant’s disclosures weren’t up to scratch.

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Prospa to fix unfair contract terms after ASIC probe delayed float
Contracts 2018-09-07 9:29 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Online lender Prospa has agreed to alter unfair terms in its standard form small business loan contracts, after it delayed a planned float due to concerns raised by ASIC about its loan terms.

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VW will refund purchasers of cars that fail within 60 days
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-07 12:13 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Volkswagen has agreed to offer refunds or replacements to consumers if a defect makes a car un-drivable within the first 60 days after purchase without requiring proof of a major failure.

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Cryosite hits back at ACCC ‘gun jumping’ claims
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-05 10:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Biologics company Cryosite has denied claims by the ACCC that it engaged in cartel conduct by referring customers to Cell Care before their asset sale agreement was completed, saying the two were not competitors.

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Aldi offered $150,000 to settle MoroccanOil dispute
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-04 11:34 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Discount supermarket chain Aldi offered $150,000 to end a lawsuit brought by the maker of the popular MoroccanOil line of hair products, a court judgment revealed Tuesday.

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