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Gilchrist Connell
The recent Peck decision highlights the importance of meeting the burden of proof in product liability claims.
Piper Alderman
The ACCC key areas of focus for 2023-24 in the context of its recent compliance and enforcement activities.
Holding Redlich
Retailers should be prepared to provide evidence that any savings claims represent a genuine reduction in price.
Pointon Partners
This case demonstrates the continuing usefulness of product disclaimers despite their effectiveness being narrowed.
Holding Redlich
The first article in this series looks at risks associated with a 'lifetime warranty' claim on products.
Holman Webb
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a particularly deadly gas in confined spaces such as cars, boats and caravans.
LegalVision
The article explores the differences between the two types of products and how to navigate the regulatory requirements.
Kells
Following ACCC investigations, a compulsory product recall was initiated for all vehicles with defective Takata airbags.
Davies Collison Cave
This article covers events which occurred between March 2021 and July 2021.
Jones Day
Australia's product liability regime is a combination of provisions contained primarily in the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)).
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
The loot box type micro-transaction has attracted controversy around the world, and is now gaining attention in Australia.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
The Therapeutic Goods Act (TGA) aims to ensure the safety of all medicines, biologicals and medical devices in Australia.
HHG Legal Group
You should know your legal rights as a consumer before you dive into the battlefield of Christmas shopping and returns.
Carroll & O'Dea
This class action was for complications after surgery involving the transvaginal implantation of synthetic mesh devices.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
An Australian distillery issued an urgent product recall after some gin bottles were found filled with hand sanitiser.
Marque Lawyers
Guide to what extent PPE products that you supply must comply with TGA regulations.
Herbert Smith Freehills
It is looking increasingly likely that a ‘General Safety Provision' for consumer products will be introduced into legislation in the near future. This idea has been simmering for some time and the...
Herbert Smith Freehills
It is looking increasingly likely that a ‘General Safety Provision' for consumer products will be introduced into legislation in the near future.
Herbert Smith Freehills
In March 2018, a pedestrian in Arizona was struck by a self-driving Uber vehicle during a vehicle test.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Implications for Australia of the recent US case involving risks associated with use of glyphosate.
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