Dec 16 (Reuters) - Australian Careers Network Ltd ACO.AX :
* Litigation update ACO.AX
* Says court ordered that Phoenix and CTI prepare a response to the concise statement by 5th February
* The companies reiterate that these matters will be strongly defended."
* On 15 December initial directions hearing held regarding matter of ACCC and commonwealth versus Phoenix institute and community training initiatives
* "Enquiries by the companies have revealed that one of the alleged victims has never been interviewed for enrolment by Phoenix"
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