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ACCC delays decision on $4.9B ANZ, Suncorp merger
The competition regulator has delayed its final decision on whether to approve ANZ's $4.9 billion acquisition of Queensland-based Suncorp, after expressing worries the tie-up could stifle the growth of smaller banks.
Vitamin boss barred from ‘mocking’ influencer Jessica Sepel
A judge has ordered the owner of vitamin brand Life Botanics to refrain from “vilifying, denigrating, disparaging or mocking” rival JSHealth, owned by influencer Jessica Sepel.
Peter van Onselen hit with Ten’s costs after losing contract case
A judge has hit former Network Ten political editor Peter van Onselen with costs, after finding he breached a non-disparagement clause in an agreement with the broadcaster by criticising his old employer in an article written for The Australian.
Saddled with resigning judge’s unfinished case, colleague spares no feelings
A judge has resigned before delivering judgment in litigation that went to trial in 2020, and the colleague assigned the unenviable task of issuing a ruling has taken a swipe at his departing peer, noting the absence of medical or other evidence to explain her "unwillingness" to see the case through.
Underpayments class action launched against NSW by Sydney Trains staff
The NSW government has been hit with a class action by Sydney Trains operations staff alleging a “systemic pattern” of underpayment and overwork.
Fairfax wants Seven, Herbert Smith Freehills emails in Ben Roberts-Smith case
Seven Network and law firms Herbert Smith Freehills and Addisons are fighting Fairfax’s bid for communications relating to Ben Roberts-Smith’s unsuccessful defamation case, as the publisher seeks its significant defence costs. 
Court throws out decision on nuclear waste facility location
A court has set aside former Federal Minister for Resources Keith Pitt's decision to develop a nuclear waste facility in Napandee in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, saying a fair-minded observer may have perceived that Pitt was biased in selecting the site over two other proposed locations. 
Costco in hot water over lobster country of origin claims
Wholesale retailer Costco has paid a penalty of $33,000 to the consumer watchdog after being caught out for labelling imported lobster as locally sourced.
Administrator can’t claw back security for costs in case by failed company
A judge has rejected a bid by the administrator of a collapsed company to claw back a payment of security for costs made in earlier litigation, which he found did not give rise to a relevant security interest.