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‘Big gap’ in digital platform regulation despite new ACCC powers: expert
Proposed new regulations would give the ACCC a boost in targeting anti-competitive conduct by digital platforms, but a “big gap” remains in its powers, an expert told Lawyerly.
MLC Super class action settles for $64.25M
A class action on behalf of 330,000 super members has settled against the trustees of the MLC Super fund, just days after another superannuation class action flopped.
IG Markets class action may drop conflicted remuneration claims
A class action against online trading platform IG Markets over alleged risky contracts for difference may drop its conflicted remuneration claims after struggling to find a sample group member.
‘Risks in every case’: Judge questions contingency fee in IAG class action
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.
Competition fears over Orikan’s proposed merger with parking rival
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised concerns about the proposed acquisition of parking management company Duncan Technologies by Orikan Group.
Judge boots Queensland energy class action, says ‘profit maximisation’ not unlawful
A competition class action against Stanwell and CS Energy has been tossed, with a judge finding the power companies' conduct was legitimate “profit maximisation behaviour”. 
Google maintains stronghold on search despite regulatory changes: ACCC report
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.
Coles, Woolworths say price increases were genuine, and so were the discounts
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.
In class action defence, Toyota says ‘defeat device’ used to protect engines
Toyota has denied a class action’s claims that devices installed in its vehicles were intended to cheat emissions tests, maintaining that they were designed to protect engines from damage.
Maddocks lures leading competition lawyer from Johnson Winter Slattery
Maddocks has recruited a competition law specialist from Johnson Winter Slattery as a new partner in its corporate and commerical practice.