Oodie maker pays more than $100,000 in fines over fire warning failure on kids beach towels
Wearable blanket brand Oodie has paid more than $100,000 in penalties over the alleged failure to include the proper fire warnings on kids beach products.
Federal Court finds PayPal Australia used unfair term in small business contracts
PayPal's Australian arm used an unfair term in the standard contracts it offered small business users, according to a new Federal Court ruling.
NSW to overhaul licences for used-car dealers, beekeepers, boaties and more
Kickboxers, second-hand car dealers, beekeepers and boaties are all about to enter the age of digital regulation in NSW.
Uncertainty over instant asset write-off leaves SMEs and accountants in the lurch
As EOFY approaches, accountants are struggling to advise SMEs on the $20,000 instant asset write-off, which is stuck in legislative limbo.
NSW employers to face “significant maximum penalties” for industrial manslaughter
Law reforms to create an offence of industrial manslaughter in NSW will bring the state into line with other jurisdictions and see individual and corporate employers face up to 25 years in prison and fines of up to $20 million for worker deaths.
New climate impact disclosure laws will change sustainability governance
Making the sustainability report a component of the annual report – rather than a separate document – also has important legal consequences for company directors.
Pizza Hut Australia served with $2.5 million fine for 10 million spam messages
Pizza Pan Group, trading as Pizza Hut Australia, has been fined $2.5 million for sending more than 10 million spam messages within four months.
Not so Glad news: Bag maker in hot water over recycled ocean plastic claims
The consumer watchdog is taking the parent company behind Glad to the Federal Court over alleged misleading claims its products were made from recycled plastic taken from the ocean.
ASBFEO proposes federal ‘small claims’ tribunal to help SMEs seek cheaper, faster justice
Australia's small businesses deserve affordable access to justice through the Federal Court, the national small business ombudsman says, proposing a small claims tribunal-style alternative to lengthy and financially exhausting legal proceedings.
Accounting firm, related business ordered to pay $26 million in damages after misusing client intel
A Ballarat accounting firm, one of its directors, and an associated business have been ordered to pay $26 million in damages to former accounting clients after pursuing a business opportunity under consideration by those same clients.
ASIC appeals loss against Finder’s cryptocurrency product
ASIC is appealing the Federal Court's decision to dismiss its case against Finder Wallet and its cryptocurrency Earn product.
Uber “tech bros” attempted to “destroy” GoCatch, lawyers say
Taxi Apps, the company behind the app GoCatch, is suing Uber in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The company has also accused Uber of serious misconduct including corporate espionage and hacking competitor systems.
