Lexology PRO | Australia, European Union, Global, etc. | 13 Mar 2024
Mazda to pay AUS$11.5 million for violating consumers’ rights, 37 UK food products gain special protected status in Japan, and the EP and EC agree on rules to ban goods produced by forced labour – plus more key updates.
Addisons | Australia | 7 Mar 2024
In December 2023, the High Court found that a representation made by a business that was required by specific piece of consumer protection…
Cordato Partners | Australia | 4 Mar 2024
The Supreme Court of NSW has decided if an interest rate of 70.72% per annum made a short-term loan secured by residential mortgage unjust. This is…
Macpherson Kelley | Australia | 19 Feb 2024
Under section 272(1)(a) of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) a consumer may recover damages from a manufacturer for breach of the consumer guarantees…
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Ironbridge Legal | Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, etc. | 9 Feb 2024
In 2024, businesses in Australia will continue navigate the complex economic terrain marked by high-interest rates, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)…
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants | Australia | 1 Feb 2024
The Federal Court of Australia recently ordered Fitbit LLC to pay penalties of $11million for making misleading statements about consumer guarantee rights. This Update provides a timely overview on the consumer guarantees provided under the Australian Consumer Law as well as guidance on some steps that businesses can take to avoid contravention of the Australian Consumer Laws...
Davies Collison Cave | Australia | 31 Jan 2024
The exponential and unstoppable rise of technology as seen with the significant advance of everything and anything ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) is…
Bird & Bird LLP | Australia | 24 Jan 2024
For a retailer looking to expand the domain of its offerings, it may be logical to look to the existing retailers who are already succeeding for…
Cordato Partners | Australia | 23 Jan 2024
The ACCC has rules for businesses to follow when offering free gifts because the word 'free' is so attractive to consumers that they are easily…
Barry Nilsson | Australia | 23 Jan 2024
The High Court has allowed an appeal against a finding of misleading or deceptive conduct in circumstances where the representations made were…