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Sleeping Duck shareholder rejected $4M settlement in failed oppression suit
A Sleeping Duck shareholder has been ordered to pay the company's costs on an indemnity basis in its failed oppression suit, with a judge finding that its decisions to reject Sleeping Duck's buy-out offers of roughly $4 million were unreasonable.
Michael Hill wins appeal in $2.3M spat with packaging supplier
Michael Hill has won its challenge to a decision that found the jewellery retailer breached an exclusivity clause and minimum order requirements in a sales agreement with a packaging supplier. 
Pakistan to oppose India’s latest bid for ‘Basmati’ trade mark
The Pakistani government's opposition to India's attempt to register a composite 'Basmati' trade mark will go on despite filing delays, with a delegate finding it was in the public interest to allow the opposition.
IP network startup wins injunction against employee who joined rival
A former employee of internet service provider Broadband Solutions has been slapped with an injunction restraining his use of company materials and engagement with competitors, with a judge finding it is likely he breached confidentiality clauses.
Austin Engineering to expand case against rival in spat over employee who jumped ship
A judge has found ASX-traded mining equipment manufacturer Austin Engineering can use documents disclosed in its case against rival Schlam over a former employee's alleged leak of confidential business information to expand its claims.
World Touring Melbourne wins $2.8M over concert cancelled during COVID pandemic
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation will pay $2.84 million in damages for losses incurred by concert organisers for the cancellation of the 2020 Melbourne Formula One cup and a related Robbie Williams concert during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legal recruiter told employee it was not her job to ‘worry about the gender pay gap’, suit claims
The managing director of legal recruiter Mahlab allegedly told an employee representing a female client who had received an employment offer from Bayer that she should not "worry about the gender pay gap", according to a new lawsuit.
Seven says 13 women have made complaints about sacked journalist
Seven Network has told a court 13 women have come forward with complaints about television reporter Robert Ovadia since his dismissal in June.
Sacked Laing O’Rourke exec wins $1.5M for unfair dismissal over fight with Stayz hosts
Engineering and construction firm Laing O'Rourke has been ordered to pay a former employee $1.5 million in loss and damages following his dismissal over false claims he was aggressive towards Stayz hosts who complained about a late night work party.