A wave of claims is coming down on South African food giant Tiger Brands following a recent contamination incident. The controversy originates with the identification of harmful bacteria in some of its popular product lines, leading to consumer outrage. Consumers which acquired affected products are now banding together in a legal battle against t

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has confirmed its previous decision on MasterCard's interchange fees, rejecting an appeal from the card issuer. This means that the original judgment that MasterCard's interchange charges are abusive will stand. The CAT dismissed all of MasterCard's arguments, finding them to be lacking. This success for consum

The Competition Appeal Tribunal last month released its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal determined that Mastercard had anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This judgment could have major implications for the payments industry, as it might cause lower costs for businesses and consume

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 pool their resources in seeking compensation or injunctive relief. In the UK, navigating the intricacies of these processes requires thorough awa