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Kmart pockets win over streetwear company in cargo pants IP dispute
Kmart has defeated claims by a streetwear company that the retail giant infringed the copyright for its cargo pants and shorts designs.
HWL Ebsworth resolves claims partner helped divert insurance money to pay legal bill
HWL Ebsworth has resolved a lawsuit alleging one of its partners helped the former directors of an insolvent mobile ticketing company divert the proceeds of a life insurance policy to pay money owed to the firm.
NAB case against Human Group could prejudice Helen Rosamond, judge says
A judge has hit pause on National Australia Bank's case against Helen Rosamond’s executive services company Human Group over an alleged $42.4 million fraud against the bank, amid an ongoing criminal case against Rosamond.
Medibank admits to violating consumer law with insurance cover fail
Health insurer Medibank has admitted to engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct when it falsely told consumers they were not eligible for certain coverage under their insurance policies in what it called an "internal process failure", but denies the ACCC's claim that consumers were denied the benefits they paid for.
Surfstitch agrees to settle shareholder class actions, again
Online fashion retailer Surfstitch has reached an in-principle settlement in two shareholder class actions, about nine months after an initial agreement to resolve the dispute derailed.
Full Federal Court reimposes ban on Prime Trust directors
The Full Federal Court has reimposed bans against four former directors of collapsed retirement village owner Prime Trust, including former federal health minister Michael Wooldridge, following a successful High Court challenge by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
State Street drops Fearless Girl trade mark case against super fund
US asset management firm State Street has dropped its trade mark claims against a second superannuation fund over its iconic Fearless Girl statue, leaving law firm Maurice Blackburn as the lone defendant as a November trial date approaches.
Prominent silk Kate Eastman accused of bias in Israel Folau case
Former Wallabies star Israel Folau says a tribunal's decision to terminate his contract with Rugby Australia over homophobic social media posts has no effect due to the apprehended bias of one of its members, prominent barrister and LGBTI rights advocate Kate Eastman.
Insolvency practitioners’ fees to face scrutiny in latest government inquiry
A new government inquiry will look at the fees and practices of insolvency professionals and whether the current insolvency system is set up to help struggling businesses turn around.
ACCC approves Viva Energy’s bid for Liberty Oil’s wholesale business
The competition regulator has signed off on Viva Energy's proposed acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent of Liberty Oil's wholesale business, saying the deal was not likely to substantially likely to lessen competition in the wholesale fuel market.