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Monster Energy takes another shot at blocking monster wheels trade mark
Beverage giant Monster Energy has appealed a ruling that allowed a company associated with leading tyre retailer Bob Jane T-Mart to register trade marks for its Monster brand alloy wheels.
Delegate says A2 milk common meaning bars ‘true A2’ trade mark
The phrase true A2 is not inherently adapted to distinguish the A2 Milk Company's products because A2 milk is commonly understood to signify less allergenic dairy products that do not contain the A1 protein, according to a now-published ruling that's already been appealed by the dairy company.
Ex-Hastie Services execs acquitted on conspiracy charges
Two former executives of Hastie Services have been cleared of criminal charges that they engaged in a conspiracy to falsify the company's accounts, with a judge ordering the jury to enter verdicts of not guilty on all charges.
Celeb-backed rival sports news sites settle IP dispute
A US sports news website founded by former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter featuring content by athletes has agreed to settle an IP lawsuit brought against a rival Australian site for allegedly copying its look.
Actor John Jarratt’s defamation case against Daily Telegraph to move forward following rape acquittal
A defamation case brought by Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt against the Daily Telegraph will now proceed, following his acquittal last week on rape charges.
Sims Metal class action funder to get no more than 25%, shareholders guaranteed at least half
Noting the "significant and beneficial reduction" in recent funding rates, the judge overseeing a shareholder class action against recycling company Sims Metal Management has signed off on an order capping the commission of the funders at 25 per cent of any net proceeds and setting a minimum 50 per cent of any recovery for group members.
Referee to weigh in on costs in $42M Murray Goulburn class action settlement
A Federal Court judge has appointed a costs referee in a shareholder class action against two units of dairy co-op Murray Goulburn over a 2016 profit forecast revision which recently settled for $42 million.
Stephen Ridgeway to be new ACCC mergers commissioner
Former King & Wood Mallesons partner Stephen Ridgeway has been appointed as the new mergers commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
NRL faces possible class action over treatment of player concussions
Two law firms are jointly investigating a potential class action against the NRL on behalf of players for alleged liability for "reasonably preventable brain injuries".
Westpac unit settles class action over Samra Ponzi scheme
Westpac unit BankSA has reached an agreement to settle a class action alleging it failed to detect the fraud of convicted Ponzi schemer Michael Samra.