Most Recent
ā€˜Risks in every caseā€™: Judge questions contingency fee in IAG class action
Insurance 2024-12-05 4:19 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has questioned a contingency fee bid by Slater & Gordon in a class action against Insurance Australia, saying the risks of the case were inherent to almost every class action.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Competition fears over Orikan’s proposed merger with parking rival
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-12-05 4:36 pm By Christine Caulfield

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised concerns about the proposed acquisition of parking management company Duncan Technologies by Orikan Group.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Judge boots Queensland energy class action, says ‘profit maximisation’ not unlawful
Class Actions 2024-12-04 12:02 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A competition class action against Stanwell and CS Energy has been tossed, with a judge finding the power companies’ conduct was legitimate ā€œprofit maximisation behaviourā€.Ā 

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Google maintains stronghold on search despite regulatory changes: ACCC report
Policy and Regulation 2024-12-04 2:40 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Google continues to dominate online search services in Australia, holding 94 per cent of the market share despite regulatory changes, the competition regulator said Wednesday.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Coles, Woolworths say price increases were genuine, and so were the discounts
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-12-03 5:32 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Hitting back at the regulator’s claims of dodgy sales promotions, Coles and Woolworths say price increases were the result of real cost pressures, and subsequent discounts were not illusory.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

In class action defence, Toyota says ‘defeat device’ used to protect engines
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-12-03 11:47 pm By Andy Sidler

Toyota has denied a class actionā€™s claims that devices installed in its vehicles were intended to cheat emissions tests, maintaining that they were designed to protect engines from damage.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Maddocks lures leading competition lawyer from Johnson Winter Slattery
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-12-03 5:49 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Maddocks has recruited a competition law specialist from Johnson Winter Slattery as a new partner in its corporate and commerical practice.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Solve My Debt Now to admit liability in ASIC proceedings
Financial Services 2024-12-03 11:43 pm By Andy Sidler

Debt management business Solve My Debt Now will admit liability in action by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission alleging customers were worse off after using its services.Ā 

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Class action must front $2.9M to keep Fogo Brazilia case afloat
Franchises 2024-12-02 12:17 pm By Andy Sidler

A class action against Fogo Brazilia and its law firm will be shut down if the lead franchisee fails to find $2.9 million in security for the restaurant chain’s costs.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

ACCC to target tech companies under proposed new rules
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-12-02 11:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Albanese government has backed recommendations that would give the ACCC increased power to target anti-competitive conduct by tech companies.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?