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UNSW accused of firing professor who complained of sex discrimination
The University of New South Wales has been taken to court by a former tenured professor who alleges she was terminated after making complaints about discrimination against female academics, bullying and misuse of her intellectual property.
‘Hardly seems worth the powder and the shot’: Judge asks why ASIC still pursuing CBA MySuper case
A judge has questioned why ASIC is still pursuing its case CBA unit Colonial First State over statements made to 12,000 fund managers during the transition to MySuper accounts, after the bank admitted it misled members in 61 of the 80 phone calls at the heart of the case.
Qantas denies age discrimination claims by senior pilot
Qantas has hit back at a lawsuit by a 64-year-old long haul pilot that has flown with the airline for 40 years accusing it of age discrimination for only providing voluntary redundancy to employees under 63 years old.
‘No one is above the law’: Judge calls for inquiry into Christian Porter
An inquiry into whether Christian Porter is a fit and proper person to serve as Attorney-General following allegations that he raped a teenage girl more than 30 years ago would “advance” the rule of law, a NSW Supreme Court judge has said.
Insurer sued for denying COVID-19 lockdown loss claim
A small business owner has launched proceedings against his insurer claiming he was wrongly denied pandemic coverage under a business interruption policy, one of many cases expected to be filed in the wake a landmark ruling on infectious disease exclusions that could cost insurers $10 billion.
Daily Mail to use Footy Show segment in Erin Molan defamation fight
The Daily Mail wants to question sports presenter Erin Molan over a segment on Nine’s The Footy Show four years ago in which she laughed at an off-colour joke, as part of the publisher’s truth defence to Molan’s claims that she has been falsely labelled a racist.
Big Jack dispute between McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s heats up after mediation fails
A dispute is cooking over Hungry Jack’s claim its Big Jack burger has 25 per cent more Aussie beef than the Big Mac, with McDonald’s saying it has tested the statement and found the Big Jack weighs less than its rival when cooked.
Treasury Wine can seek security before contingency fee request decided
A judge has allowed Treasury Wine Estates to apply for security for costs before a group costs order application is decided, in a class action accusing the wine maker of breaching its continuous disclosure obligations.
‘Disturbing number of similarities’: Judge slaps interim injunction on ‘RestQ’ trade mark use
A judge has issued an injunction temporarily barring use of the RestQ trade mark on sleep products sold by Martin & Pleasance because of a “disturbing” number of similarities with the marketing and appearance of an established competitor’s Rescue natural sleep aid product.
‘I don’t go to court, I’m the boss’: Lawyer suing Daily Telegraph says poor hearing didn’t affect court attendance
A Sydney criminal lawyer who alleges two Daily Telegraph articles defamed him by implying he was too old and deaf to represent clients has told a judge he doesn't attend court much because he's the "boss" at his law firm, not because he has suffered hearing loss.