A torrent of lawsuits is being filed against South African food giant Tiger Brands following a recent food safety scandal. The controversy stems from the discovery of harmful bacteria in some of its popular product lines, leading to consumer outrage. Consumers that bought affected products are now joining together in a legal battle against the com

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has maintained its previous ruling on MasterCard interchange fees, rejecting an challenge from the card issuer. This means that the prior conclusion that MasterCard's interchange rates are exploitative will stand. The CAT rejected all of MasterCard's assertions, finding them to be lacking. This victory for busi

The Competition Appeal Tribunal last month issued its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal ruled that Mastercard engaged in anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This decision could have significant implications for the payments industry, as it might cause lower costs for businesses and c

Class actions and collective proceedings present a crucial avenue for redress when individuals face similar harm caused by the conduct of corporations. These legal mechanisms enable groups of claimants to join together band in seeking compensation or injunctive relief. In the UK, navigating the intricacies of these processes requires a comprehensiv