Litigation and disputes, Federal Court

ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCA 634

23 July 2014

In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2014] FCA 634, Coles has been accused of misleading customers over their partially-baked bread. Learn more, including the obiter suggested by Allsop CJ, by clicking through to the article.

Shareholder oppression

16 July 2014

What is shareholder oppression? Shareholder oppression can occur when the majority shareholders in a company misuse their power to oppress the minority shareholders.

ACCC v A Whistle (1979) PL

3 July 2014

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action against a business for allegedly publishing false reviews online. Learn more about the case and what businesses can do to avoid breaching the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and ACCC guidelines.

Businesses’ obligations when trading online – Competition and Consumer Act 2010

11 November 2013

The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) provides legal remedies for those aggrieved by a business’s online conduct, such as penalties, damages, etc. This article explores remedies for misleading, deceptive, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms.

Applying to set aside a creditor’s Statutory Demand for payment

4 October 2013

Understand how to assess a genuine dispute in commercial contracts when served with a creditor’s Statutory Demand. This article explains the case law, provides links to relevant cases and references, and explains when to seek legal advice.

Indemnity costs in court proceedings

28 July 2013

This article provides an overview of costs orders in Queensland, exploring the difference between standard and indemnity costs, and when the Court may award indemnity costs.

Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth) – have you taken appropriate steps?

19 October 2011

Are you a lawyer or business owner familiar with the Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth)? Learn how to comply with the genuine steps requirement and create cease and desist letters that meet the Act’s standards.

Misleading or deceptive conduct through Google AdWords

29 September 2011

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took action against Trading Post Australia and Google in 2007. The Federal Court found Trading Post had misled/deceived in Google’s AdWords service on Thursday 22 September 2011. The ACCC’s claims against Google were dismissed.