Federal Court dismisses case against floorcare supplier Lux Distributors
The Federal Court has today dismissed the ACCC's case of unconscionable conduct against floorcare supplier Lux Distributors. Lux had been accused of pressuring elderly customers to buy vacuum cleaners priced at up to $2,280.
Mon 11/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony Australia to 'vigorously defend' claims of deception by service centre
Sony Australia has issued a brief statement in response to our story revealing it was being sued in Federal Court by one of its authorised service centres, Digital Domain SA.
Fri 30/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Top 10 Tips to stay on top of Australian Consumer Law and avoid the ACCC
In light of Harvey Norman's latest run-in with the ACCC over Australian Consumer Law provisions for product guarantees, Current.com.au today presents 10 tips on how to avoid turning up in front of a Federal Court judge.
Fri 30/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony Australia sued by one of its service companies for deceptive conduct
Sony Australia is currently being sued in the Federal Court of Australia (NSW) by one of its authorised customer service centres, Digital Domain SA, for "mislead or deceptive conduct".
Thu 29/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Industry rivals provide rare insight into Apple PR strategy
In this special feature, we look at how Apple and its Australian subsidiary run their public relations operations. Apple is unique in how it communicates, with its strategy working well for years, but new challenges means this may change.
Thu 01/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »TPG fined $2 million for false advertising
Following a ruling by the Federal Court in November last year, TPG has been ordered to pay $2 million in penalties for "false and misleading" advertising relating to the pricing of its Unlimited broadband plan.
Thu 21/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »ACCC accuses vacuum cleaner distributor of preying on 90-year-old customers
The ACCC has today launched legal action against Lux Distributors for engaging in "unconscionable conduct in relation to the sale of vacuum cleaners to five elderly consumers".
Thu 10/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Optus false advertising fine reduced, but telco is 'not a first-time offender'
Following an appeal, the Full Federal Court has downgraded a fine against Optus for false advertising in 2010, reducing it to $3.6m. However, the court also found that Optus failed to obey consumer laws, and "not for the first time".
Fri 09/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »It's time: Samsung launches "long-awaited" Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to the Australian market, after a long legal battle with Apple. Samsung will now be able to sell the device in the busy Christmas sales period, and pre-sales have already begun.
Mon 12/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »3D furphy: Harvey Norman slammed with $1.25 million fine
Harvey Norman has been fined $1.25 million for false advertising in its 3D TV promotions and catalogues. In its judgement, the Federal Court said compliance policy at Harveys was "woefully inadequate".
Fri 09/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Vodafone complaints on the rise; TPG ads declared "misleading"
Complaints about telco services increased by almost 20% over 2011, with complaints about Vodafone tripling. In other news, TPG is set to be penalised by the Federal Court for false advertising.
Tue 08/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »iPhone 4S sales reach 4 million in 3 days, despite legal battle with Samsung
Apple has announced that sales for the new iPhone 4S have passed the 4 million mark, despite the fact that Samsung yesterday declared it would be seeking injunctions to prevent the sale of the device in Australia.
Tue 18/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Apple wins injunction preventing sales of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung has said it is "disappointed" with today's Federal Court judgement preventing the company from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australian retail stores.
Thu 13/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung will release Galaxy tab despite Apple legal action
Following Federal Court proceedings yesterday, Samsung has claimed it will still release a 'tab for the Australian market' despite legal action from Apple claiming the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is an iPad copy.
Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Allphones fined all of $45,000 for contempt of court
Allphones has been issued with a $45,000 fine by the Federal Court for contempt of court orders, according to a statement released today by the ACCC.
Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »ACCC hits out at mobile services for luring teens with Bieber, Space Invaders
Two Australian mobile phone services have been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $375,000 in penalty fees for misleading advertising according to the ACCC.
Fri 17/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Dodgy electrical retailer slammed
A leading electrical retailer and its director have been slammed by the Federal Court of Australia for engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct.
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