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Senator Linda Reynolds sues HarperCollins for defamation over coverage of Higgins rape claims
Western Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has reportedly sued publisher HarperCollins and journalist Aaron Patrick for defamation over a book chapter which delved into Brittany Higgins' rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
Late judgment in ASIC case derails Quintis class action trial date
A judge has vacated an upcoming trial in shareholder class actions against former Quintis director Frank Wilson and Ernst & Young, after learning judgment in similar ASIC proceedings against Wilson will not be delivered before the class action hearing kicks off.
Applicant wants do-over in failed Zoetis horse vaccine class action
The applicant who lost a class action against animal health giant Zoetis over alleged side effects resulting from its Hendra virus horse vaccine has filed an appeal, arguing the judge should have found the vaccine was not of acceptable quality.
‘Substantial industrial theft’: Hytera to face damages for stealing Motorola’s source code
A judge has found Shenzhen-based based radio manufacturer Hytera engaged in "substantial industrial theft" by appropriating Motorola's source code for its digital mobile radios and should be on the hook for additional damages for "flagrantly" infringing Motorola's copyright.
Retail Food Group agrees to $10M settlement in ACCC case
Retail Food Group has agreed to a settlement worth $10 million in ACCC proceedings alleging the franchise giant misled purchasers of loss-making stores about the viability of its stores.
Epic Games may face class action over ‘addictive’ Fortnite game
Epic Games is facing a class action investigation for allegedly failing to warn parents about the addictive nature of its popular battle royale game Fortnite.
WA saddled with $2M legal bill from ‘futile’ defamation fight with Clive Palmer
The state of Western Australia has been left with a $2 million legal bill for defending a defamation action  by billionaire Clive Palmer and advancing cross-claims on behalf of premier Mark McGowan, which a judge blasted as "a futile exercise".
Dan Murphy’s owner wins ACCC blessing for Beachfront Hotel acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Endeavour Group's acquisition of the Beachfront Hotel north of Darwin after the Dan Murphy's owner agreed to divest a nearby bottle shop.
Ex-Vocus chairman Vaughan Bowen defeats insider trading charges
Insider trading charges against former Vocus chairman Vaughan Bowen have been discharged, fifteen months after they were brought.
Holding Redlich sued over ‘negligent’ advice on ‘Aldi bag of cash’
Law firm Holding Redlich has been sued by the NSW Labor Party for allegedly providing negligent advice on $100,000 in illegal political donations delivered in an Aldi bag and the ICAC investigation that followed, setting the party back $1.8 million in legal costs.