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Plastic surgeon wins $450,000 in damages for ‘online tirade of criticism’
Defamation 2021-08-11 10:21 pm By Christine Caulfield

A plastic surgeon who was subjected to an “online tirade of criticism, negative reviews and abuse” by a former patient has won $450,000 in defamation […]

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Aristocrat judge got it right in patent analysis for computer-implemented inventions, Full Court told
Intellectual Property 2021-08-11 9:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

The right approach to determining patentability of a computer-implemented invention is to first assess whether it is more than a mere scheme or business method, […]

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TerraCom files court action to keep PwC report from ASIC investigators
Energy & Natural Resources 2021-08-09 2:08 pm By Christine Caulfield

Mining company TerraCom has asked a court to rule on the privilege status of a report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, produced in reponse to “serious allegations” by […]

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Mercedes-Benz accused in ACCC action of exposing drivers to risk of death during Takata recall
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-04 4:37 pm By Christine Caulfield

The consumer regulator has launched court proceedings against luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz for allegedly exposing consumers to serious injury or death by failing to comply […]

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Two years is too long, says judge in Willis Towers Watson restraint of trade dispute
Employment 2021-08-03 10:47 pm By Christine Caulfield

Financial services giant Willis Towers Watson ordered a former executive to lie to clients on his way out of the organisation and imposed an “unreasonable” […]

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Crown chair, CEO to step down as royal commissioner considers new casino operator
Gaming 2021-08-03 10:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

Crown Resorts chair Helen Coonan and the CEO of Crown Melbourne will step down at the end of this month, the latest heads to roll […]

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ASIC seeks $40M penalty against NAB over inadequate fee disclosures
Financial Services 2021-06-17 3:06 pm By Christine Caulfield

National Australia Bank has admitted in court it broke the law by charging fees it was not entitled to collect, but the bank and the […]

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Rex hires Clayton Utz as it weighs legal options against Qantas
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-03 12:58 pm By Christine Caulfield

Regional Express has engaged Big Six firm Clayton Utz to investigate potential court action against rival airline Qantas for alleged anticompetitive conduct. Clayton Utz litigation […]

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Mayne Pharma hit with shareholder class action over US antitrust probe
Class Actions 2021-08-03 11:11 am By Christine Caulfield

Generic drug maker Mayne Pharma Group has been hit with a shareholder class action over disclosures in relation to price-fixing allegations by US authorities. The […]

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Uber faces test case in Federal Court over drivers’ employment status
Employment 2021-08-02 10:10 am By Christine Caulfield

A group of Uber drivers have brought legal action in the Federal Court to challenge the rideshare giant’s claim that they are independent contractors. The […]

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