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AstraZeneca sues to put the brakes on Brilinta generic
Intellectual Property 2024-10-29 11:33 pm By Andy Sidler

AstraZeneca has brought court proceedings to block Australian drug maker Pharmacor from making a generic version of its heart attack drug Brilinta. 

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ASIC warns financial services firms of risk of governance lag with AI use
Financial Services 2024-10-29 11:23 pm By Andy Sidler

The corporate regulator has warned financial services and credit licensees to get ahead of the curve in regulating the use of AI, particularly in the face of novel risks that include algorithm bias.

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Homes Victoria says recording reasons for tower demolition plan ‘superfluous’
Human Rights 2024-10-28 11:26 pm By Andy Sidler

Homes Victoria says the decision to demolish public housing towers in Melbourne — now the subject of a class action — took residents’ human rights into account, but has no documents to show it.

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Antoinette Lattouf claims ABC managing director, ex-chair involved in sacking
Employment 2024-10-28 11:33 pm By Andy Sidler

Former radio host Antoinette Lattouf will argue at trial that the ex-chair of the ABC, Ita Buttrose, and managing director David Anderson were involved in the decision to terminate her contract. 

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Clive Palmer’s nephew tells High Court he’s beyond reach of contempt
Appeals 2024-10-28 10:52 am By Andy Sidler

Clive Palmer’s nephew has applied to the High Court for review of a decision rejecting his bid to dodge contempt proceedings, arguing he did not submit to the court’s jurisdiction.

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HFW recruits Clifford Chance construction disputes partner
Business of Law 2024-10-28 11:33 pm By Andy Sidler

HFW has secured the expertise of a construction disputes specialist, set to join its Perth office in November from Clifford Chance. 

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AAI class action wants to press mandatory insurance claim at trial
Class Actions 2024-10-25 11:26 pm By Andy Sidler

A ‘junk’ insurance class action against Suncorp unit AAI wants an initial trial to deal with the claim — absent a sample group member — that car dealers made purchasing a policy necessary for a loan.

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Ashurst launches transformational risk team with former Deloitte, EY partners
Business of Law 2024-10-24 11:16 pm By Andy Sidler

Ashurst has launched a new risk consultation division designed to provide end-to-end support for clients undergoing major transformations, luring three partners from competitors to head it up.

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IP case over basmati rice to venture into ‘darker corners’ of trade mark law
Intellectual Property 2024-10-24 2:26 pm By Andy Sidler

The scope of protection for geographical indications will be at issue in India’s appeal of a decision that barred it from registering a trade mark for basmati rice.

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Lawyer found to have yelled at opposing solicitor can’t appeal sacking
Employment 2024-10-24 12:50 pm By Andy Sidler

A family lawyer can’t appeal a decision that found her dismissal was justified after she gamed her employer’s time recording system and yelled at an opposing solicitor. 

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