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Cussons seeks $4.7M in indemnity costs from ACCC for ‘doomed to fail’ cartel case
ACCC 2020-03-11 5:40 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
Personal healthcare giant PZ Cussons is seeking $4.7 million in indemnity costs from the ACCC, claiming the regulator's much hyped spoke and hub case over an alleged laundry detergent cartel was always "overwhelmingly likely" to fail.
Vagisil maker files appeal to halt European rival’s trade mark
Appeals 2020-03-04 9:24 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
The maker of Vagisil feminine hygiene products has appealed a ruling that denied its bid to stop a European competitor from registering Vagisan as a trade mark in Australia.
No harm, no foul? Full Court weighs ACCC challenge to flushable wipes ruling
ACCC 2020-02-24 5:58 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
The ACCC claims it was not required to prove Kimberly-Clark's flushable wipes caused actual harm to sewers, as it challenges a ruling that disposed of its consumer law case against the personal care giant.
Treasury Wine Estates faces another class action investigation
Class Actions 2020-02-05 9:36 am By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
Maurice Blackburn has become the second law firm to consider a shareholder class action against Treasury Wine Estates over a recent earnings downgrade.
Visy ordered to pay $1.6M to bubble wrap maker over licence for Chobani spoons
Clare Cunliffe 2020-02-03 5:17 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
The company behind the ubiquitous bubble wrap has won a consumer case against Visy Packaging, with the Federal Court awarding almost $3 million in damages after finding a spoon-lid combination supplied to yoghurt maker Chobani breached an exclusive licence agreement.
Kleenmaid founder’s brother can’t dodge conviction over $13M Westpac fraud
Consumer Goods 2020-02-03 12:01 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
The brother of the founder of defunct whitegoods distributor Kleenmaid has lost an appeal seeking to overturn his conviction on fraud and insolvent trading charges for masterminding a $13 million fraud against Westpac.
Treasury Wine Estates may face shareholder class action
Class Actions 2020-01-31 2:22 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
Treasury Wine Estates may be hit with a shareholder class action following a recent surprise earnings downgrade that led to a drop in the company's share price.
‘Malishus’ trade mark owner appeals ruling awarding $10 in compensatory damages
Appeals 2020-01-29 12:53 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
An Australian musician is seeking to appeal a ruling in a trade mark lawsuit against New Zealand-based clothing company Malishus and its directors, which awarded him $32,000 in additional damages for "flagrant" infringement but only $10 in compensatory damages.
Melbourne dermatologist wins ugly fight with Johnson & Johnson over beauty cream trade mark
Consumer Goods 2020-01-22 11:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
The owner of a Melbourne-based dermatology clinic has come out on top in a battle with Johnson & Johnson over a trade mark for creams and cosmetic products.
Jury finds Kleenmaid founder guilty of $13M fraud against Westpac
Consumer Goods 2020-01-10 10:43 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne
The founder of defunct whitegoods distributor Kleenmaid faces jail time after a jury on Friday found him guilty of 19 charges of fraud and insolvent trading relating to the collapse of the company, including a $13 million fraud on Westpac.