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Hopping mad Brick Lane Brewing accuses Better Beer of ripping off brand
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-12-23 6:28 pm By Miklos Bolza

Melbourne craft beer producer Brick Lane Brewing Co has filed proceedings accusing three companies behind the zero carb Better Beer of ripping off its packaging in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.

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In class action appeal, Ford says it’s not on hook for damages for fixed cars
ACCC 2021-12-22 3:44 pm By Miklos Bolza

Ford has challenged its loss in a class action over its allegedly defective PowerShift transmissions, arguing group members who have had their cars repaired are not entitled to damages.

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Insurer Vero may be dragged into combustible cladding class action
Class Actions 2021-12-22 2:40 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The applicant in a class action against Fairview Architectural over allegedly combustible cladding is add insurer Vero Insurance as a respondent, after revealing the cladding manufacturer may have $190 million in insurance to cover the class action’s claims.

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Ford hit with penalty over Mustang Mach 1 performance claims
ACCC 2021-12-21 4:55 pm By Miklos Bolza

US car giant Ford Motor has copped a $53,000 penalty for allegedly misleading consumers about the performance features of its pricey Mustang Mach 1 sports car.

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Under ACCC scrutiny, IVF provider Virtus drops $45M Adora acquisition
Caryn Van Proctor 2021-12-17 3:52 pm By Christine Caulfield

IVF company Virtus Health has withdrawn its offer to acquire rival Adora Fertility from Healius, citing the competition regulator’s opposition to the takeover.

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IP holding company in dispute with Apple wins case over biosecurity patents
Apple 2021-12-17 3:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A patent holding company has won its legal dispute with a rival over biometric security patents the subject of an infringement case against Apple.

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Victorian aged care facilities can’t declass claims in COVID-19 class actions
Andrew Broadfoot 2021-12-16 7:53 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Victorian aged care homes accused of “major failures” during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have lost their bid to declass claims of neglect brought in two class actions on behalf of residents and their grieving families.

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ACCC clears Woodside’s $41B takeover of BHP unit
ACCC 2021-12-16 5:51 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has will not oppose Woodside Petroleum’s $41 billion acquisition of BHP Petroleum International, saying the oil and gas giant would have no incentive to reduce domestic gas supply.

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ASIC accuses former ANZ unit of overcharging super members $4M
ANZ 2021-12-15 12:26 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Former ANZ super fund subsidiary OnePath overcharged more than $4 million in superannuation fees, according to regulatory action launched by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on Tuesday.

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Gilbert + Tobin partner to become first woman to hold ACCC’s top post
ACCC 2021-12-14 1:45 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Gilbert + Tobin senior partner Gina Cass-Gottlieb has been nominated to become the first female chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

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