Intellectual Property
Funder says G+T behind breach of contract claim over Apple case
Litigation funder ILP has brought action against an investment firm over the company's contention that it breached an agreement to finance a patent case against Apple, describing the dispute as an attempt by law firm Gilbert + Tobin to claw back almost $1 million in fees.
Appeals
Overturning ‘problematic’ precedent, High Court says church liable for historic sexual abuse
The High Court has overturned a longstanding precedent that churches are not liable for the intentional criminal acts of its clergy, in a decision that plaintiff firms have said will have a “significant impact” on survivor claims in Australia.
Professional Negligence
Corrs loses round in former client’s negligence case
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has lost its bid to knock out a long-running negligence case by a former client, with a judge finding that he was properly vested with the cause of action.
Class Actions
In landmark ADF class action, government seeks to exclude Army personnel
The federal government will try to exclude women who served in the army from a landmark class action over alleged systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination in the Australian Defence Force.
Financial Services
ASIC takes further action over $1B failure of First Guardian, Shield
In its latest move over the $1 billion collapse of investment funds linked to Keystone and Falcon Capital, the corporate regulator has banned another MWL Financial adviser who touted Keystone's Shield Master Fund.
Employment
TechnologyOne exec appeals dismissal of long-running suit
A former TechnologyOne executive has appealed a judge's finding that he was lawfully terminated, after the matter was remitted following an appeals court decision that tossed his $5.2 million damages win.
Employment
Telstra can’t split trial in case over ex-employee’s alleged harassment
Telstra has lost its bid for a split trial in a case looking to put the telco on the hook for an ex-employee's alleged sexual harassment of his neighbours.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Castel receivers indemnified for failure to make priority payments
Electronics leasing company Thorn Australia has been ordered to indemnify the receivers of Castel Electronics for a $900,000 settlement with the Commonwealth after a failure to account for priority entitlements owed to workers.
Intellectual Property
United Petroleum reaches mid-trial settlement in IP spat with On The Run
Service station chain United Petroleum has resolved its case alleging competitor On The Run made unjustified claims of infringement over trade marks for 'Quickstop' and 'Cigmart'.
Legal Ethics
Lawyer fined after seeking own assessment of client’s capacity
A lawyer who initially refused to accept evidence that his client lacked legal capacity has been fined $2,500 and reprimanded by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for unsatisfactory professional conduct.
