IP & Competition Law…a match made in reform heaven?
23 September 2014
IP Whiteboard examines the recommendations of the Competition Policy Review Panel's Draft Report on intellectual property law reform.
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ACCC
ACCC Halts Hospital Merger
18 June 2014
Last week the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced that it would oppose Healthscope Limited’s proposed acquisition of the Brunswick Private Hospital from Healthe Care Pty Ltd following a review which took just under six months.
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15 minutes of fame: keeping “in-app” purchases in-check
28 March 2014
The days of unauthorized in-app purchases are well and truly numbered, following a spate of private and regulatory enforcement action in the United States, and the issue being firmly on the agenda of regulators in the UK, EU and Australia.
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No real surprises
11 March 2014
The ACCC will continue its vigorous approach to enforcement is equally set to continue
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Seeing the light
30 January 2014
Federal Court penalises solar panel companies for publishing false testimonials and credence claims
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High Court bundles up TPG with a $2 million penalty for misleading advertising
20 December 2013
The High Court’s reasons for judgment in ACCC v TPG Pty Ltd [2013] HCA 54 serves as a warning to advertisers that campaigns designed to emphasise the most attractive component of an offer must be carefully designed so not to have the tendency to mislead and deceive consumers. The lesson for advertisers is to ensure that the dominant or headline message of any commercial incorporates the key terms of the offer.
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ACCC focused on potential fowl play in the egg industry
17 December 2013
Last week, the ACCC filed proceedings against two egg producers, alleging that their use of “free range” was misleading.
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ACCC releases best practice guide about online reviews – for businesses and review platforms
5 December 2013
On Tuesday, the ACCC released best practice guidelines about online reviews for businesses and review platforms. One of our editors, Samantha McHugh, has written a post about this on our sister blog In Competition. Check it out here.
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ACCC releases best practice guide about online reviews – for businesses and review platforms
5 December 2013
ACCC releases best practice guide about online reviews for businesses and review platforms
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Full Court of the Federal Court finds Lux guilty of unconscionable conduct
20 August 2013
The Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld the ACCC's appeal by finding Lux guilty of unconscionable conduct.
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