Online travel agency Booking.com is presently facing the threat of a potential class action lawsuit over accusations of misleading advertising practices. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. federal court, alleges that Booking.com has engaged in tactics to obscure crucial information about hotel prices and costs. Plaintiffs claim that these practices dec
MasterCard's Interchange Fee Ruling Upheld by the Competition Appeal Tribunal
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has confirmed its previous ruling on MasterCard's interchange fees, rejecting an appeal from MasterCard. This means that the initial conclusion that MasterCard's interchange charges are exploitative will stand. The CAT dismissed all of MasterCard's arguments, finding them to be unsubstantiated. This victory for
Class Actions in South Africa
In the ever-evolving legal landscape of South Africa, class actions have emerged as a potent tool for bringing to account corporations accountable for their actions. These collective lawsuits empower individuals who have suffered similar damage at the actions of a single entity to join forces and seek reparation. The purpose of class actions is to