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Boehringer hits Teva with counterpunch in inhaler patent battle
German pharmaceutical company Boehringer has struck back at a patent lawsuit brought by Teva, filing a cross-claim alleging Teva is threatening to infringe three of its patents related to its blockbuster inhaler Spiriva with the planned launch of a competing inhaler in Australia.
Google, US groups slam ACCC’s digital platforms report
Google has criticised the ACCC's proposals for stricter oversight of digital platforms, saying the regulator has not identified any problems that couldn't be addressed with its current powers, a concern echoed by US-based competition and industry groups, which warned the proposals could harm competition.
Auto electronics maker Redarc puts brakes on patent infringement case against B8
Auto electronics maker B8 Systems has settled a patent suit brought by rival Redarc Group and has agreed to stop selling its allegedly infringing vehicle brake controller in Australia.
TPG, Vodafone drag feet on ACCC’s information request
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has suspended its timeline for announcing whether it will bless the proposed $15 billion merger of telco giants TPG and Vodafone Hutchison Australia, saying the parties have still not complied with its requests for information.
Unions call for changes to workplace sexual harassment laws
A group of more than 100 organisations, including unions, lawyers and health groups, is calling for an overhaul to the workplace sexual harassment laws to address the alarming prevalence of harassment in Australian workplaces.
Apartment provider drops case against Hilton over ‘Waldorf’ trade mark
A serviced apartments provider has discontinued its appeal of a ruling that blocked it from trade marking the phrase "Waldorf Apartment", after Hilton Worldwide — which owns New York’s iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel - opposed the move.
Divestiture saves $578M Bingo, Dial-a-Dump deal from trash heap
The ACCC has signed off on waste management company Bingo's proposed $578 million acquisition of waste collection and processing service Dial-a-Dump, with the regulator saying Bingo's proposal to divest a waste processing facility alleviated its competition concerns.
Kelly O’Dwyer’s challenge to firefighter EBA could cause a ‘revolution’, FWC says
An appeal by federal Minister for Jobs Kelly O'Dwyer for review of a decision approving an enterprise agreement she clams unlawfully discriminates against female firefighters by restricting employees from working part time could, if successful, be revolutionary, the Fair Work Commission said Wednesday.
Funder asks High Court to take another look at $64M Banksia settlement
A litigation funder wants the High Court to review a court decision's to approve a $64 million settlement in litigation over the failure of Banksia Securities while rejecting the funder's commission and legal fees.
Ex-PPB Advisory liquidator suspended for pilfering $800k
A former PPB Advisory liquidator has had his licence suspended after a disciplinary committee found he acted dishonestly in transferring $800,000 from the account of a company in liquidation into a bank account he controlled.