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ASIC brings action against Antares Energy, ex-CEO
The securities regulator is going after failed oil prospector Antares Energy and its former chief executive James Cruickshank after they told investors about offers for its oil and gas interests in western Texas that never materialised.
Judge says Bohemia trademark not distinctive
The official exporter of crystal from the Czech Republic has lost a battle with an Australian catering company over the exclusive rights to the name Bohemia Crystal.
Overlapping case dooms Visy bid to restart FWC action
Recycling giant Visy has lost an appeal of a decision to halt unfair dismissal claims by two employees while the company's Federal Court action over workplace strikes proceeds.
Retail Food Group faces 2nd potential investor class action
Class action firm Maurice Blackburn is calling for investors to join a lawsuit against Retail Food Group accusing the franchise giant of misleading the market about the long-term viability of its business model.
VW can’t quash own expert’s dual-mode testimony
Volkswagen lost its bid Tuesday to exclude evidence from its own expert witness it claims has gone off script, an early blow to the car maker in the massive trial alleging it installed dual-mode software in diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests.
LCM to fund $100M class action over Gladstone Ports dredging
Litigation funder LCM said Monday it had agreed to finance a $100 million class action on behalf of fishing operators and seafood suppliers who claim they lost their livelihoods after dredging at Gladstone Port in southern Queensland.
Saputo in talks to sell milk plant to appease ACCC
Canadian dairy giant Saputo said Monday it is considering selling a milk plant in Victoria to smooth regulatory approval of its proposed $1.3 billion deal to buy Murray Goulburn.
Activ8me pays up for false ACCC endorsement
Teleco provider Activ8me has run afoul of the law by falsely claiming the ACCC gave its internet services the thumbs up, the consumer regulator said Monday.
Taronga Zoo faces court in trade mark battle
Sydney's iconic Taronga Zoo will bare its teeth in court Tuesday for the first hearing in its trade mark battle against the creators of Sydney Zoo, a wildlife reserve in Darling Harbour.
Game-changing ruling finds Spotless workers owed redundancy
Long-time employees of Spotless Services who were fired after a subsidiary lost a cleaning contract with a Sunshine Coast shopping centre were owed redundancy pay, the Federal Court has found in a precedential ruling.