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Last minute increase to scheme consideration - a more flexible approach?
A recent Federal Court decision shows a pragmatic approach by the court, in relation to takeover bids effected by way of scheme of arrangement ...
Court finds PZ Cussons spotless in alleged laundry detergent cartel
Allens acted for PZ Cussons in successfully defending the first contested hub and spoke cartel case brought by the ACCC ...
Revisions to FIRB Guidance Note 23: clarity for foreign government investors
Recent reforms to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 Cth introduced new provisions that deem foreign government investors of the same country to be associates of each other These provisions have created practical difficulties for foreign government investors who risk unintentionally ...
Ambush marketing: traders beware!
Everyone knows the famous adage that 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend'. But can the friend of my friend be my enemy? In the context of ambush marketing, the answer can be yes. ...
Acquiring a business? How to 'transfer' social media accounts
Our IP team frequently assists with the sale or purchase of a business, advising on the scope of relevant IP to be transferred and how to transfer that IP ...
First round of proposed changes to Australian Consumer Law released
The Federal Government has released exposure draft legislation and regulations that implement 14 recommendations from the final report on the Australian Consumer Law Review Submissions on the draft reforms are due 28 February 2018 We look at the key reforms to the ACL and the ASIC Act and analyse ...
Federal Court imposes highest penalty to date
The Full Federal Court has allowed the ACCCs appeal and imposed penalties of 46 million for cartel conduct on Japanese wire harness manufacturer Yazaki Corporation The penalty was increased to 46 million from 95 million on appeal and is the highest-ever penalty under the Competition and Consumer Act ...
Access regulation application sinks at the Newcastle shipping channel
The acting Federal Treasurer has made a determination under Australias national access regime to not declare access to the Newcastle shipping channel The decision is a reminder of the limits of the national access regime in challenging the pricing of infrastructure owners Partner John Hedge and ...
The ACCC will be watching you pass on the bucks
The ACCC has been given powers to monitor and enforce compliance with new laws prohibiting merchants from charging excessive payment surcharges Partner Carolyn Oddie Associate Theodore Souris and Lawyer Emma Gorrie report ...
Mergers & Acquisitions: changes to Australia's foreign investment framework
The Australian Government has announced wide reaching changes to Australias foreign investment framework that will apply from 1 December 2015 Partner Wendy Rae reports on the potential impacts of the changes which include new fees stricter enforcement and penalties and increased scrutiny around ...