The Situation: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ("ACCC") has released new guidelines on mergers in the media industry.
Looking Ahead: The new guidelines provide some—but not sufficient—clarification on...more
11/10/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Australia ,
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ,
Commerce Commissions ,
Competition ,
Mergers ,
New Guidance ,
Public Benefits ,
Public Broadcasting ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Television Broadcast Stations
The Ruling: A computer retailer was order to pay a fine for violating the Australian Consumer Law.
The Impact: Businesses must ensure that the terms and conditions in their warranty notices comply with the law, or risk an...more
Recent amendments to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2010 (Cth) ("ASIC Act") and the Competition and Consumer Law Act (Cth) ("CC Act") extended the unfair contract terms regime, which previously...more
5/8/2017
/ ASIC ,
Australia ,
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ,
Commercial Leases ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contract Terms ,
Indemnity ,
Independent Contractors ,
Limitation of Liability Clause ,
Telecommunications ,
Unfair Contract Terms ,
Waste Management