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competition-law
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business7 days ago
Australian Motel Owners Seek Review of Booking.com Contracts
Motel operators in Australia report paying Booking.com commissions between 12 and 15 percent, with some reaching 30 percent under optional programs. A European class-action lawsuit alleges similar clauses caused overcharging for Dutch travelers since 2013. Australian consumer gro…
The Timesbusiness26 days ago
UK Judge Signals Closer Scrutiny of Class Action Benefits to Lawyers and Funders
Mrs Justice Kelyn Bacon, president of the Competition Appeal Tribunal, said judges will examine the merits of opt-out claims more intensively at the certification stage. She highlighted the potential for a disconnect between benefits to claimants and commercial gains for lawyers…