Competition and consumer law

Bell Gully responds to MED's review of the clearance and authorisation provisions under the Commerce Act 1986
Details of Bell Gully's key submissions on the Ministry of Economic Development's discussion document Review of the Clearance and Authorisation Provisions under the Commerce Act 1986 are set out in this note, together with a link to Bell Gully's full submission paper to MED.

Greenlight given for next stage of Commerce Act dispute between Transpower and Todd Energy
The court of Appeal has ruled that Todd Energy's claim against Transpower and allegations under the Commerce Act that Transpower is charging Todd for an "unwanted" and "unused" service can (at least in part) proceed to trial.

Commission steps up enforcement of Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
Two recent actions under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA, or the Act) demonstrate that the Commerce Commission has made enforcing the Act a priority in 2007.

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