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Scammed at First Sight?

February 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC warns that 'cold-hearted’ criminals on dating apps and social media platforms are stealing hearts – and wallets...

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Treasury response to ACCC regulatory reform proposals

Looks like another pair of socks for Christmas

December 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

What’s missing from the Government Response to the ACCC Digital Platform Services Inquiry...

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ASIC adopts new approach to scam takedowns...

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This post is the second instalment of our deep dive into clauses that, despite not being mentioned as grey list clauses in section 25 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), are still ones to be...

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In our previous posts about the UCT regime, we have explored some of the clauses listed in the grey list in section 25 of the ACL, which are the most typical UCTs. In this post,...

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Are class action waiver clauses unfair under the UCT regime in the Australian Consumer Law?...

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exclusive jurisdiction

All’s Fair in Law and Forum?

May 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

Are exclusive jurisdiction, choice of forum and choice of law clauses unfair under the unfair unfair contract terms regime in the Australian Consumer Law?...

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Bringing balance to indemnity clauses

May 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

How to ensure indemnity and limitation of liability clauses comply with the Unfair Contract Terms regime...

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As a part of its enhanced focus on greenwashing, the ACCC has announced internet sweeps intended to identify misleading environmental and sustainability claims. The ACCC also intends to target fake or misleading online business reviews....

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Uber

Judge Casts Doubt on “Uber” Penalty

August 3, 2022 | 0 Comments

In a recent penalty hearing between the ACCC and Uber B.V. (UBV) that was expected to be a relatively uneventful affair, a judge of the Federal Court of Australia has labelled an agreed $26 million penalty...

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