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Bluescope slams as ‘delusional’ ACCC evidence of cartel conduct
ACCC 2021-08-31 6:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

BlueScope has labelled “delusional” an argument by the competition regulator that alleged correspondence from a distributor about the steel company’s suggested higher prices was evidence of price-fixing.

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Takata airbags class action appeals court loss to Volkswagen
Appeals 2021-08-31 3:50 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

The applicant in a class action against Volkswagen over defective Takata airbags has appealed a ruling dismissing the case for failing to establish any loss or damage.

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Bluescope’s defence in ACCC case would ‘eviscerate’ cartel laws, trial told
ACCC 2021-08-30 9:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

Steel maker Bluescope’s claim that it didn’t engage in cartel conduct because it only encouraged distributors to set a price for its products would “eviscerate” cartel laws, the ACCC has told a court.

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‘We need a mindset change’: ACCC pushes for merger reform to stop ‘killer’ acquisitions
ACCC 2021-08-27 10:33 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

ACCC chair Rod Sims has mooted a raft of reforms to Australia’s merger and acquisitions regime, which he said Friday was ‘skewed towards clearance’.

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Seven wins pre-case docs from Cricket Australia in battle over summer broadcast
Albert Dinelli 2021-08-27 4:28 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

Cricket Australia must hand over documents to Seven West Media as the TV network weighs potential legal action for damages against the league over the quality of the 2020-2021 summer cricket season.

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Law firm investigates class action over toxic dog food
Class Actions 2021-08-26 11:24 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

A law firm is investigating a potential class action on behalf of pet owners whose dogs have died or fallen ill after consuming food contaminated with a known toxin.

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Santos accused of misleading market by ‘greenwashing’ natural gas claims
Climate change 2021-08-26 6:20 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

Leading Australian oil and gas producer Santos is accused of misleading the market by “greenwashing” its environmental credentials in a landmark shareholder-led lawsuit filed in the Federal Court.

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Crocs takes Mosaic Brands to court for allegedly copying shoe design
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-26 5:00 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

US footwear company Crocs has taken Mosaic Brands to court for allegedly selling shoes that “flagrantly” copy the look of its unique 13-hole slip-on foam clogs.

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Fraud cross-claims struck out in Mach Energy suit over Mount Pleasant coal mine
Ben Kremer 2021-08-25 6:28 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

A judge has struck out allegations of fraud in a cross-claim brought by the operator of a NSW open-cut coal mine, which accused several contractors of knowingly understating the time and cost of expansion works to the tune of $52 million.

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Regulator takes Origin Energy to court for disconnecting destitute customers
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-24 4:50 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

The Australian Energy Regulator has taken energy retailer Origin Energy to court for allegedly breaching its commitments to financially vulnerable customers, including by disconnecting the service of some who were on a payment plan.

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