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Apple and Google misused market power to monopolise app stores
On 12 August 2025, Justice Beach of the Federal Court of Australia (Court) delivered four (4) landmark judgments. The decisions of Epic Games, Inc & Anor v Apple Inc & Anor (EG v Apple) and Epic Games, Inc & Anor v Google LLC & Ors (EG v Google), together the (EG Cases), alongside Anthony &…
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Damages for misleading conduct by competitors under ACL
Section 236 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) entitles any person, including corporations – to claim compensation for loss or damage suffered from misleading or deceptive conduct. The High Court has developed numerous general principles for assessing loss or damage which we will discuss in this article.
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Plant Extracts Pty Ltd & Ross Macdougald admit misleading conduct – ordered to publish corrective notices
On 23 October 2023, in the matter of Native Extracts Pty Ltd v Plant Extracts Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1265 Justice Downes issued an initial judgement and made orders for declaratory relief and the publication of eight (8) corrective notices by Plant Extracts Pty Ltd ACN 613 551 349 (Plant Extracts) and skincare brand Biologi…
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ASIC commences legal proceedings against alleged “greenwasher”
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission launched its first Court action against a business for alleged greenwashing. Find out what this means for businesses and sustainability practices, and discover what measures must be taken to ensure compliance with the law.
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IP contracts subject to restrictive trade practice provisions
Learn how the repeal of Section 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) affects businesses licensing or assigning intellectual property (IP) rights and the penalties associated with a breach with this comprehensive guide.
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Contractual terms can be misleading – Jetstar under fire
Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd has been found to have breached the Australian Consumer Law. Find out what this means for other companies and how to protect your business.
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Software licences classified as “goods” under the ACL
This Federal Court case highlights the risks of supplying goods and services to Australian consumers. Companies should be aware of their legal obligations and seek advice to ensure their contractual terms comply with Australian Consumer Law. Find out more about the case and its implications.
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Deceiving conduct costs Coles a lot of dough: ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2015] FCA 330
Coles Supermarkets has been ordered to pay a $2.5 million penalty for breaching the Australian Consumer Law. The Federal Court ruling serves as a reminder to businesses to be aware of their obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act and the Australian Consumer Law.
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Changes to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2014] FCA 634
Coles has been found to have breached the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Find out what this means and how it could affect you. Get in touch for an obligation free and confidential discussion.
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