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Biotechs to battle in Federal Court over ‘Access’ trade marks
Intellectual Property 2020-02-05 2:49 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Two biotech companies that provide molecular diagnostic products used in genetic screening will face off in Federal Court over whether one of the company’s ‘Access’ trade mark is likely to confuse consumers.

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Treasury Wine Estates faces another class action investigation
Class Actions 2020-02-05 9:36 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Maurice Blackburn has become the second law firm to consider a shareholder class action against Treasury Wine Estates over a recent earnings downgrade.

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Class action alleges 7-Eleven made franchisees use Metcash-owned vendor
Class Actions 2020-02-04 6:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A class action brought against 7-Eleven claims the convenience store chain ordered franchisees to purchase goods from supplier C-Store so that 7-Eleven could meet its obligation under a contract with the Metcash-owned supplier.

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US class action firms pounce on Westpac
Class Actions 2020-02-03 2:08 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Westpac is now facing at least eight class actions in various US courts seeking $200 million from the bank for allegedly failing to alert shareholders to violations of anti-money laundering laws.

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Kleenmaid founder’s brother can’t dodge conviction over $13M Westpac fraud
White Collar 2020-02-03 12:01 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The brother of the founder of defunct whitegoods distributor Kleenmaid has lost an appeal seeking to overturn his conviction on fraud and insolvent trading charges for masterminding a $13 million fraud against Westpac.

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Don’t expect ‘Rolls Royce’ ruling, frustrated cartel magistrate says
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-31 11:26 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A sideshow evidentiary dispute in a committal hearing in a landmark criminal cartel case against ANZ and two investment banks has drawn to a close, but not before testing the patience of a magistrate, who warned her ruling would be far from a “Rolls Royce decision”.

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US class action targets Westpac execs over AUSTRAC scandal
Class Actions 2020-01-31 4:08 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Westpac is facing its first shareholder class action in the US following revelations that it violated anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws on more than 23 million occasions, in the first lawsuit to point the finger at the company’s executives.

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Penfolds maker foils another ‘knockoff’ plot by blocking trade mark
Intellectual Property 2020-01-31 3:01 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Treasury Wine Estates has notched another legal victory in its ongoing battle to block Chinese knockoffs of its iconic Penfolds wine brand.

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Treasury Wine Estates may face shareholder class action
Class Actions 2020-01-31 2:22 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Treasury Wine Estates may be hit with a shareholder class action following a recent surprise earnings downgrade that led to a drop in the company’s share price.

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Optus hit with record $504,000 fine for spamming
Telecommunications 2020-01-31 1:05 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Optus has paid a record $504,000 fine for violating spam laws by sending SMS and email messages to customers that had previously unsubscribed from the telco’s giant’s marketing communications.

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