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MinterEllison advice in spotlight in ASIC case against Dixon Advisory director
Trial in ASIC’s action accusing former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan of breaching his duties began Monday, a case that puts the spotlight on legal advice over a deed that affected the wealth management firm's capacity to recoup a $19 million debt on the eve of its collapse.
Paladin Group director entitled to rely on penalty privilege in ASIC case, court told
A director of two Paladin Group units is entitled to rely on the privilege against self-exposure to penalty in defending a case brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, a court has heard.
Judge mulls joint trial of ACMA case, class action against Optus
A judge overseeing several cases against Optus over a September 2022 data breach has raised the possibility of hearing a class action against the telco alongside new proceedings brought by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
$8.8B Sigma, Chemist Warehouse merger raises competition concerns: ACCC
The ACCC has flagged competition concerns about drug supplier Sigma Healthcare's proposed $8.8 billion reverse merger with Chemist Warehouse, saying the tie-up could harm independent pharmacies and lessen competition in pharmacy retail.
Payday lenders Cigno, BSF appeal loss in ASIC case
Payday lenders Cigno and BSF Solutions have appealed a decision that found they provided credit without a licence, and rejected the claim that their loan model is analogous to buy now, pay later arrangements that don’t require a licence.
SkyCity hit with $67M penalty in AUSTRAC case
A judge has ordered SkyCity to pay a $67 million penalty in AUSTRAC’s case alleging it allowed $4 billion in suspicious transactions, finding it was an "appropriate" sum, even when compared with the $450 million fine handed to Crown last July.
Net-a-Porter loses challenge to The Iconic’s ‘Considered’ trade mark
The Iconic has defeated a challenge to the online fashion retailer's application to trade mark ‘Considered’ for sustainable or ethically sourced products, with IP Australia rejecting Net-a-Porter's argument that the label has not been used in the sense required under the Trade Marks Act.
Founders of streetwear retailer City Beach win $52M fight with ATO
The founders of streetwear retailer City Beach have won a fight with the ATO over the taxation of a $52 million disposal of pre-capital gains tax assets.
Ex-EY partner claims right to silence in ATO case over alleged tax exploitation schemes
A former Ernst & Young partner has claimed privilege against exposure to penalty and is seeking orders to avoid filing a defence in proceedings by the Australian Taxation Office alleging he promoted tax exploitation schemes.
PwC director should not have relied on co-worker’s text message in resigning: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has found a former PricewaterhouseCoopers director should not have relied solely on a colleague's text message in deciding to resign while on leave, rejecting her argument that the accounting firm had essentially forced her resignation.