Algorithmic price personalisation: everything you need to know
Using algorithms to tailor prices to consumers is more common than you think, and presents various legal challenges.
The Consumer Data Right – opportunity or risk?
Consumer Data Right is designed to level the playing field and help consumers find the best deal yet consumer awareness of the scheme is low.
ACCC gains momentum in its push for higher consumer law penalties
Recent cases provide insights in the ACCC’s push for higher consumer law penalties. By MICHAEL MILNES
Changes to Australian Consumer Law: key benefits for vulnerable consumers
The first suite of proposals from the Australian Consumer Law Review will soon be enacted. By LAURA BIANCHI.
ACCC wins first B2B unfair contract terms case
In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd, the Federal Court applied new laws that protect small businesses from unfair…
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The legal impact of driverless vehicles
Hundreds of laws may have to change as the use of driverless vehicles increases in Australia. Liability is just one of the thorny areas to…
Big end of town prevails in Paciocco bank fees challenge
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…
The latest from the Federal Court: July 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.