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Australia: We don’t recommend blowing - advertising space sales scams caught out by the ACCC

In a recent case, a company director and employee were penalised for engaging in conduct knownas "blowing".

{Marque Lawyers}

Australia: ACCC report identifies widespread use of unfair terms in standard form contracts

The article discusses the key concerns in the report and explains the impact that its findings will have on businesses.

{HopgoodGanim}

Australia: Nailed! Marque Lawyers' semi-regular wrap up of who's been sprung by the ACCC and how much it cost them

This article discusses recent cases in which the ACCC has claimed misleading and deceptive advertising and marketing.

{Marque Lawyers}

Australia: Making advertising comply with the Australian Consumer Law: Court finds answers in TPG's fine print

The overall impact of an advertisement and not its dominant message must be considered when determining if it is misleading.

{Clayton Utz}

Australia: Euthanasia, the unresolved issue: the ongoing debate in Australia

A recent case raises (again) the ongoing euthanasia debate in Australia.

{Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers}

Australia: Key decisions in unfair contract terms

Only two cases have been reported in Australia since the law on unfair contract terms came into effect on 1 July 2010.

{Coleman Greig Lawyers}

Australia: Checklist for Changes to the National Credit Code and National Credit Act

Clients should note amendments to the National Credit Code and the National Credit Act taking effect from 1 March 2013.

{MacGillivrays Solicitors }

Australia: ACCC Publishes Guidelines on Its Use of Infringement Notices

The ACCC has published guidance on its use of infringement notices issued under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

{K&L Gates}

Australia: Unfair Contract Terms: A sleeper no more!: ACCC enforcement

All standard form consumer contracts should be reviewed to ensure that they comply with the ACL unfair contract terms.

{Coleman Greig Lawyers}

Australia: ACCC takes action for breach of Consumer Guarantees

Since the ACCC identified consumer guarantees as an area of priority, they have commenced numerous enforcement actions.

{Coleman Greig Lawyers}