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GetSwift, directors drop appeal of judgment on ‘PR-driven’ approach to disclosures
Securities 2022-05-16 11:38 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Logistics company GetSwift and its directors have dropped their challenge to a judgment that found the company breached its continuous disclosure obligations with its “PR-driven” approach to ASX statements.

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Late evidence allowed in Myer JV spat after $100K error by lawyer, expert
Contracts 2022-05-16 5:00 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has allowed the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over a Myer joint venture to tender extra evidence, after a $100,000 miscalculation was discovered during cross-examination in the final days of a hearing.

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Noni B owner must fork over docs over potential Spam Act violations
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2022-05-16 3:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Mosaic Brands has lost its appeal of a ruling ordering it to comply with a request for documents from the Australian Communications and Media Authority over alleged violations of the Spam Act. 

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ASIC wins admissions from debt collector that threatened imprisonment
Financial Services 2022-05-16 5:37 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Debt collection agency A&M Group, trading as Debt Negotiators, has admitted it unduly harassed and coerced debtors by repeatedly contacting family, friends and employers and claiming they could face imprisonment.

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Consolidation of Dixon Advisory class actions hits snag over funding
Class Actions 2022-05-13 10:20 pm By Sam Matthews

A proposed consolidation of two class actions against collapsed wealth manager Dixon Advisory has hit a snag, with Shine Lawyers wanting to ensure group members who have signed up for its no win, no fee proceeding don’t get stuck paying the commission of the funder backing its rival’s case.

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Clothing retailer Tiger Mist pays fine for misleading returns policy
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-05-13 10:39 pm By Sam Matthews

Online clothing retailer A&S Labels Pty Ltd, trading as Tiger Mist, has coughed up $26,640 to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading customers about their return rights.

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Virgin Australia hit with class action over 2019 prospectus
Class Actions 2022-05-12 8:49 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Virgin Australia has been hit with a shareholder class action over representations made in a 2019 prospectus for a capital raising to fund its $700 million acquisition of the Velocity loyalty program, just six months before the airline sank into administration.

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Judge overseeing fraud trial of former Guy Sebastian manager dies
Courts 2022-05-09 1:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

The NSW District Court judge presiding over the criminal trial of Guy Sebastian’s former manager, Titus Day, has died suddenly.

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Box Hill Institute lied about government approval for subcontract, lawsuit says
Education 2022-05-09 1:27 pm By Sam Matthews

Catalyst Training is suing the Box Hill Institute and Centre for Adult Education over a botched subcontracting agreement, which it says the vocational education provider failed to seek government approval for.

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Van Dairy sues Fonterra for unconscionable conduct over milk price dive
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-05-06 6:21 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Australia’s largest milk producer Van Dairy has hit Fonterra Australia with lawsuits alleging the processor misled farmers and engaged in unconscionable conduct when it slashed milk prices in 2016.

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