Titan DMS accuses Pentana of holding customer data ‘hostage’

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In a copyright fight with auto dealer software company Pentana that heads to trial on Monday, Titan DMS says its rival is trying to bar it from helping customers overcome Pentana’s practice of holding customers’ data “hostage” to retain their business.

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Australian Bar Association reinstates diversity and inclusion committee

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The peak body for barristers in Australia has reinstated its diversity and inclusion committee, after its chair posted on LinkedIn that the committee was being discontinued. 

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Kids take fight over ‘unconstitutional’ social media ban to High Court

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Two teenagers have brought a High Court challenge to the government’s ban on children under 16 using social media, arguing that it is unconstitutional because it burden the freedom of political communication. 

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AFL umpire loses unfair dismissal suit over alleged ‘frog marching’ incident

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An umpire has lost his unfair dismissal claim against the Australian Football League after he was accused of wrestling, man-handling and frog-marching a member of the public off the field. 

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Cushman & Wakefield seeks repayment of $1.5M bonus in sacked director’s suit

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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Commercial real estate broker Cushman & Wakefield has filed a cross-claim in a former managing director’s unfair dismissal case seeking repayment of a $1.5 million bonus. In February, Guy Bennett launched a lawsuit against Cushman & Wakefield, its human resources director…

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Sportsbet brings class action cross-claim to claw back winnings

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Sportsbet has launched a cross-claim in a class action alleging it provided unlawful in-play betting services, arguing that users of the contentious service should have to pay back their winnings if the lawsuit succeeds. 

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Keystone director challenges liquidator’s $9M proof of debt rebuff

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The former director of collapsed Keystone Asset Manager — who is under the glare of the corporate regulator over the asset manager’s Shield fund — is appealing the rejection of a $9 million claim on the company.

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Defence firm EOS admits breaches in ASIC action, ex-boss goes to court

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Electro Optic Systems has admitted continuous disclosure breaches by failing to reveal a drop in its 2022 revenue forecasts, with ASIC filing a $4 million lawsuit against the defence firm and another against its co-founder.

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Nearly Naked winemaker fends off trade mark challenge

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The trademarks office has knocked back Naked Wines’ opposition to an Adelaide winemaker’s Nearly Naked trademark, finding that the popular wine retailer had failed to substantiate its reputation in the industry.

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