Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: The Full Federal Court has dismissed all grounds of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s appeal in the Metcash case. Partner Jacqueline Downes and Lawyer Nicholas Mendoza-Jones report.   The facts Key findings Significance of the decision Reproduced with permission of Allens Arthur Robinson and in accordance with their terms [...]

Allens Arthur Robinson The Federal Court has handed down a record penalty for misleading advertising. Partner David Brewster speaks to Boardroom Radio about the court’s reasoning and the implications for business. To hear David’s interview, go to http://www.aar.com.au/med/audio.htm   Reproduced with permission of Allens Arthur Robinson and in accordance with their terms of use.

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Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: The Federal Government today introduced into Parliament a Bill to prohibit the disclosure of pricing and other information to competitors. Partners Fiona Crosbie (view CV) and David Brewster (view CV) report. Background Key changes Comment Reproduced with permission of Allens Arthur Robinson and in accordance with their terms of use.

Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: The mandatory reporting obligation imposed on suppliers of consumer goods and product related services by the Australian Consumer Law commenced on 1 January 2011. Suppliers of consumer goods and product related services who become aware of a death, serious injury or illness that was, or may have been, caused by [...]

Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: In 2010, there were a number of changes to the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) as the Australian Consumer Law reforms were progressively implemented. With the final tranche coming into force on 1 January 2011, Partner Wendy Peter (view CV) and Lawyer Rosannah Healy provide a summary of the key [...]

Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: Recent legislation gives the Australian Securities and Investments Commission broad new search powers, enables the Australian Federal Police to intercept communications when investigating suspected insider trading and market manipulation, and provides for substantially increased penalties for market manipulation offences. Partner Matthew McLennan (view CV), Lawyer Tom Randall and Law Graduate [...]

Allens Arthur Robinson In this edition: we look at the ACCC’s ‘tougher’ approach on mergers; the first Public Warning Notice under the new Australian Consumer Law; two important cartel class actions decisions; the record penalty in the Cabcharge case; and some of the consumer reforms of the Australian Consumer Law. Merger update ACCC issues first [...]

A reminder that as from 1 January 2011 the new Australian Consumer Law commences. Brisbane Barrister – David Cormack

 Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: The consumer guarantee provisions in the Australian Consumer Law may have serious implications on the product recall regime in the new legislation. In this part of a continuing series of Focus articles on the detail of the Australian Consumer Law, Partner Annette Hughes (view CV) , Senior Associate Ric Morgan [...]