The Australian Federal Court establishes that a defendant has been directly knowingly involved in an anti-competitive arrangement and imposes criminal sanctions (Chaste Corporation)

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27 Sep 2013

The Australian Federal Court establishes that a defendant has been directly knowingly involved in an anti-competitive arrangement and imposes criminal sanctions (Chaste Corporation)

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Australian Federal Court, Chaste Corporation, Decision No. FCA 984, 27 September 2013

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Australian Competition Authority, The Australian Federal Court establishes that a defendant has been directly knowingly involved in an anti-competitive arrangement and imposes criminal sanctions (Chaste Corporation), 27 September 2013, e-Competitions Franchising, Art. N° 58794

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