7-Eleven owner's 'deliberate disregard' for rights

A former 7-Eleven franchisee who underpaid his staff has been fined $168,000, following a Fairfax Media investigation that found systemic underpayment and the complicity of head office.

CFMEU rep apologises to court over AGL search warrant

A former mining union official allegedly involved with the January shutdown of Victoria's biggest power plant has unreservedly apologised to the court.

No Freedom from high costs under Aveo's 'lemon' deals

"My mother has less freedom now than she ever had."

Outcry over Aveo's tactics as it pushes into aged care

Embattled retirement village giant Aveo has been forced to effectively refund residents at two villages after an outcry about its decision to transition the villages to its new, expensive Freedom Aged Care program.

Real estate high-flyers face bullying claim

Commercial real estate group Knight Frank Australia is facing allegations senior staff bullied the agency's former national head of research and consulting.

Foot stamping franchises in Fels freak-out

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There's more news of the outer workings of the Franchise Council of Australia and we suggest this is best enjoyed with some mysterious dark music playing in the background.

'Best outcome': Slater and Gordon shareholders receive just $36.5m

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Shareholders in Slater and Gordon have reached a $36.5 million settlement with the beleaguered law firm, a move that will pave the way for the group's restructure.

Blood company accused of copycat patent

Australian blood products giant CSL has been accused of "wilful" and "deliberate" breach of patents for drugs to help haemophilia sufferers that are owned by a US rival.

Acquire's $25m loans to shareholders under spotlight

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Administrators of collapsed vocational education company Acquire Learning are investigating $25 million in loans to shareholders and a business run by managing director John Wall.