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ACCC approves Lion Dairy & Drinks acquisition by Hong Kong dairy firm
The ACCC has approved Hong Kong-based China Mengniu Dairy Company's acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks, saying the deal was not likely to substantially lessen competition in the raw milk market.
Ex-Bellamy’s director Jan Cameron faces criminal charges over share disclosures
Former Bellamy's Australia director Jan Cameron has been charged by prosecutors after an ASIC investigation over her alleged failure to disclose her substantial stake in the organic baby food company.
Taco Bell to open in Victoria after settling Taco Bill lawsuit
A Mexican restaurant franchise has settled a dispute with Taco Bell that will allow the fast food giant to move ahead with plans to set up shop in Victoria.
Bitter dispute ends in cancellation of ‘Urban Ale’ trade mark
A Melbourne-based craft brewery has had its 'Urban Ale' trade mark cancelled, with a judge finding other beer makers might want to use the words to describe their products and that cancelling the mark would be in the public interest.
Treasury Wine Estates faces another class action investigation
Maurice Blackburn has become the second law firm to consider a shareholder class action against Treasury Wine Estates over a recent earnings downgrade.
Dutch coffee giant pours hot water on K-fee’s patent for espresso capsule
The Dutch coffee company behind the popular Moccona brand has successfully opposed a coffee capsule patent sought by coffee machine maker K-fee.
Penfolds maker foils another ‘knockoff’ plot by blocking trade mark
Treasury Wine Estates has notched another legal victory in its ongoing battle to block Chinese knockoffs of its iconic Penfolds wine brand.
Deliveroo defends against wage theft case, says rider admitted he was a contractor
Online food delivery platform Deliveroo has defended its business model in a wage theft case brought by a former delivery rider, saying he acknowledged he was an independent contractor when he signed up.
IP Australia can’t swallow Scotch Whisky Association’s opposition to Clyde River mark
The UK-based Scotch Whisky Association has lost its opposition to the Clyde River trade mark for use on alcoholic beverages, with an IP Australia delegate saying the mark had no connection to the production of spirits and rejecting the trade organisation's argument that the mark was evocative of Scotland.
Domino’s faces possible class action by franchisees
A law firm bringing the second of two cases by franchisees against Domino's Pizza is weighing a possible class action against the fast food giant.