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Mosaic Brands boss told GM paying $275K bonus would land him in jail, suit says
Employment 2023-09-12 11:49 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A former general manager at Noni B owner Mosaic Brands claims she was sacked after she pressed the fashion retailer to pay out a $275,000 retention bonus, alleging she was told things could “get messy” if she sought legal advice.

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ACCC delays decision on Coles acquisition of Saputo plants
ACCC 2023-09-12 11:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC has delayed its decision on whether to greenlight Coles’ plans to acquire milk processing plants from Saputo, after expressing competition concerns about the $105 million deal.

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Mere mention of Viagra doesn’t equal harassment, court finds
Bilal Rauf 2023-09-05 11:25 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has found that the mere mention of the drug Viagra in the workplace does not constitute sexual harassment, in a lawsuit brought against retail chain Bing Lee.

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United Petroleum class action fights ‘stultifying’ security bid
Anna Batrouney 2023-08-29 9:41 pm By Sam Matthews

A franchisee class action against United Petroleum over the installation of allegedly loss-making Pie Face stores at its franchise sites is fighting two applications for security for costs which it says can’t be met, as funders take little interest in the case.

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Best & Less to backpay workers $5.2M in agreement with FWO
Employment 2023-08-16 1:25 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Retailer Best & Less will back-pay staff over $5.2 million as part of an undertaking to the Fair Work Ombudsman, after an internal review found salaried managers were not paid enough to cover their entitlements.

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Dell cops $10M penalty for misleading customers about discounts
ACCC 2023-08-14 1:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

Dell Australia has been ordered to pay a $10 million penalty for making false and misleading representations about the discount prices of add-on computer monitors.

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National Tiles boss Frank Walker can shield legal docs in fraud case by ousted director
Alexandra Folie 2023-07-31 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has sided with National Tiles founder Frank Walker over the privilege status of advice from his lawyers in a case by a former director alleging Walker falsified minutes of a crucial company board meeting, saying the evidence on its face did not suggest the minutes had been fabricated.

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FWO takes Bakers Delight to court over $1.25M in underpayments
Employment 2023-07-17 10:09 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken Bakers Delight to court for the alleged $1.25 million underpayment of staff at three stores, the regulator’s second attempt at holding a franchisor responsible for the alleged unlawful conduct of a franchisee. In proceedings launched in the Federal Court last month, the FWO claims Bakers Delight Holdings Pty Ltd,…

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Seven loses stoush with 7-Eleven over ‘7NOW’ trade mark
7-Eleven 2023-06-08 11:38 pm By Gareth Baker

Seven Network has lost its effort to stop convenience chain 7-Eleven from using a contested logo even though Seven had registered the trade mark first, with a court finding the broadcaster sat on the mark for too long before using it. 

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Pretty in pink: Priceline prevails in push to trade mark signature colour
Intellectual Property 2023-05-03 3:24 pm By Sam Matthews

Discount pharmacy Priceline has finally won its bid to trade mark its signature pink colour, a year after its application was rebuffed by IP Australia.

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