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A judge has warned that an interlocutory privilege skirmish in the consumer watchdog’s misuse of market power case against Mastercard could “spiral out of control”.
The ACCC has launched a review into unsolicited sales practices in response to the first ‘super complaint’ from a consumer group, which says cold calling and similar practices should be banned.
A judge has urged the Northern Territory public housing authority and a discrimination class action to seek the court's assistance instead of resorting to lengthy correspondence as they "lock antlers" over discovery and factual matters.
Online mattress retailer Emma Sleep has admitted to misleading consumers about the sale price for mattresses, but a court has found its German parent company is not on the hook because its executives did not give directions to the Australian unit.
Mobil Oil has admitted it misled consumers by falsely claiming it was selling a specific brand of fuel at Far North Queensland petrol stations, but cites the challenges of supplying the fuel to the region, which it says was a loss-making exercise.
The High Court has granted special leave applications by labor politicians Ian Macdonald and Eddie Obeid, and his son Moses Obeid, seeking to toss their convictions for conspiracy to rig a mining exploration tender.
Caravan giant Jayco faces enforcement action for allegedly making misleading claims about the off-road capabilities of its vehicles.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched action against Australian Unity, alleging it pumped more than $9.5 million into a risky mortgage scheme without properly vetting investors.