Recent High Court decision has confirmed that a class action waiver clause in the Ruby Princess class action was an unfair term under the ACL.
By Alex Tolliday, Hugo Wilesmith, Ben McLachlan and Chiara Biviano - 6 min read
The Court of Appeal has provided helpful guidance on the level of competition sufficient to engage non-compete restraints where two companies indirectly compete.
By Cynthia Cochrane SC and Alexander Vial - 6 min read
Recent NSW Court of Appeal decision in Scenic Tours v Moore considers the damages awardable under the Australian Consumer Law for breaches of statutory guarantees.
By Christopher Croese - 8 min read
In the judgment of Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited [2016] HCA 28, the High Court held that bank fees are indeed…
By John Eldridge - 7 min read
Comprehensive credit reporting information is likely to be increasingly disclosed on credit files over the next six to 12 months. It is therefore important to…
By Elsa Markula - 6 min read
A ‘payday loan’ or small amount credit contract is a credit contract for an unsecured loan of $2000 or less for a term of at…
By Alexandra Kelly - 6 min read
The decision in ACCC v Fisher & Paykel Customer Services [2014] FCA 1393 provides a useful reminder to businesses of their obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in…
By Catherine Bembrick - 4 min read
Given the reach of the proportionate liability regime, it is imperative that practitioners are able to identify when the regime applies, and to whom. By…
By Amy Munro - 7 min read
When there is uncertainty as to how super death benefits should be paid, dispute resolution or litigation generally follows. By CAROLINE HARLEY.
By Caroline Harley - 6 min read