ACCC Seeks Public Comment on Draft New Cartel Immunity and Cooperation Policy

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft new Immunity and Cooperation Policy for Cartel Conduct (new policy) and a supporting Frequently Asked Questions document (FAQs) for public comment. ...

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Hunt & Hunt welcomes M&A and Commercial Expert, Nick Miller

Hunt & Hunt welcomed experienced M&A and commercial lawyer, Nick Miller, to their corporate team on 12 September 2013. Nick joins Hunt & Hunt as a partner after close to 25 years with top-tier firm Clayton Utz.  Nick ...

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ACCC Crackdown on Unfair Terms Following Review of Standard Form Contracts

Following a review of standard form consumer contracts in the airline, telecommunications, fitness and vehicle rental industries, as well some used by online traders and travel agents, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commi...

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ACCC’s 2013 Hit List – Compliance and Enforcement Policy

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ("ACCC") has recently released its revised Compliance and Enforcement Policy, setting out the ACCC's agenda for 2013. Its priorities come under four main headings. 2013 complianc...

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The sting for General Counsel in the James Hardie decisions – Shafron v ASIC and ASIC v Hellicar

On 3 May 2012, the High Court handed down two important decisions in the matters of Peter James Shafron v ASIC [2012] HCA 18 and ASIC v Meredith Hellicar & Ors [2012] HCA 17. Both decisions deal with company officers’ du...

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Directors Avoid Tighter DPN Regime – for Now

The proposed changes to the current Director Penalty Notice ("DPN") rules were postponed following the sudden withdrawal of the Bill from Parliament.  This means that directors will continue to enjoy the 21 day notice period f...

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