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ACCC’s game changing digital platforms final report: 5 things you need to know
The ACCC is at the forefront of the global debate on the implications and consequences of digital platforms for competition and consumers. In its final …
Uncharted territory: ACCC concludes digital platforms inquiry with broad recommendations for reform
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its long-anticipated final report into digital platforms, outlining the proposed …
2019 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Cartels
Herbert Smith Freehills partners Liza Carver and Andrew Eastwood, along with Annalisa Heger and Christine Wong, have authored the Law and Practice …
ACCC case theory terminal
Update: On 27 June 2019, the ACCC announced that it has lodged an appeal to the Full Federal Court against the Federal Court’s decision. The ACCC stated …
Renewed regulatory attention on competition in financial services and syndicated lending
Competition and anti-competitive behaviour in financial services is a continuing focus of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and …
Australian Foreign Investment Review 2019
In this edition of the Australian Foreign Investment Review, we focus on the key takeaways from FIRB’s 2017-18 Annual Report, new legislation relating to …
Accessing a deregistered policyholder’s cover, and the need to consider exclusions carefully in context
A recent case1 in the financial services sector illustrates that: A counterparty being deregistered is not the endpoint for insurance claims. …
ACCC succeeds in first merger ‘gun-jumping’ cartel prosecution
On 13 February 2019 the Federal Court ordered Cryosite Limited to pay $1.05 million in penalties for engaging in ‘gun jumping’ cartel conduct in its …
Anti-trust regulators — armed and ready to intervene
The number of merger control regimes worldwide is on the rise: there are already over 120 and the list is growingIn 2018, we saw far more active …
ACCC Residential Mortgage Price Inquiry Final Report
On 11 December 2018, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its final report into the Residential Mortgage Price Inquiry.1The …
Fish oil capsules fail the sniff test for ‘Made in Australia’ claims
The Federal Court has issued its first decision on the new ‘substantial transformation’ test since the commencement of Australia’s new country of origin …
ACCC Inquiry into Digital Platforms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has conducted a broad-reaching inquiry to consider the impact of digital platforms – …
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