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Clive Palmer files trade mark suit in bid to register United Australia Party
Clive Palmer is suing the expelled directors of a Queensland political party for allegedly infringing on his trade mark for the United Australia Party, the party he wants to register in his pursuit of a political comeback.
Global litigation funder moves into Australia
A global litigation funder that's bankrolling some of the country's largest class actions is planning to put down roots in Australia.
Judge to rethink Glencore in-house counsel’s access to Cargill deal docs
An appeals court has ordered the judge overseeing a fraudulent concealment trial over Cargill's $420 million purchase of the Joe White malt business to reconsider his decision to allow an in-house lawyer at Glencore to access "highly confidential" deal documents.
Airservices judge OKs common fund despite Westpac’s Money Max appeal
A federal judge has signed off on a funding agreement in an employment class action against Airservices, even as he acknowledged a pending challenge to a landmark ruling that established the right of the court to make a common fund order.
Mineral Resources entitled to critics’ names in consumer case over negative tweets, judge says
A director of a corporate advisory firm has been ordered to name names in his defence of a lawsuit brought by Mineral Resources over tweets suggesting the lithium mining company's ore has a bad reputation in China.
Ex-CBA banker to stand trial for role in $170M home loan fraud scheme
A former mobile lender with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will stand trial for his alleged role in a massive $170 million home loan fraud scheme that targeted Australia's largest banks.
Aristocrat wins discovery to probe theft of slot machine idea
Aristocrat Technologies has hit the jackpot in its bid for discovery to determine whether it has claims against rival Ainsworth for stealing its confidential information and using it to design a competing slot machine.
Goodyear hits the brakes on trade mark appeal against Dunlop
US tyre company Goodyear has dropped its challenge to a mixed trade mark ruling in its long-running dispute with UK-based rival Dunlop over coveted trade marks for 'Dunlop' and 'Flying D'.
Titus Day files cross-claim seeking commissions from Guy Sebastian
The management company owned by Titus Day has fired back at a lawsuit filed by singer Guy Sebastian, claiming it's still owed commissions for appearances by the singer.
Court consolidates toxic foam class action trials
Three class actions filed against the Commonwealth of Australia over allegedly toxic foam from government military bases will be heard together.