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Barrister in hot water over inappropriate conduct of ‘sexual character’
A NSW barrister who allegedly pushed an assistant clerk’s head while making a sexual remark at a professional dinner is facing disciplinary action for unsatisfactory professional conduct.
Fuji Xerox loses bid to throw out ACCC’s case over small biz contracts
A judge has refused to summarily dismiss proceedings brought by the ACCC against office supply company Fuji Xerox over allegedly unfair contracts with small businesses.
Viagogo wins stay of $7M penalty after evidence of COVID-19’s ‘catastrophic’ impact
Crying poor during COVID-19, Viagogo has won a temporary stay of a $7 million penalty imposed by a court that found the ticket reseller misled customers on an “industrial scale”.
V Energy maker accuses market newcomer of infringing its ‘V’ trade marks
The manufacturer of V Energy drinks has taken a competitor to court for allegedly infringing its unregistered “V” trade mark and engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct.
David Leyonhjelm loses appeal of $120,000 defamation award to Sarah Hanson-Young  
Former senator David Leyonhjelm has lost his appeal of a ruling ordering him to pay $120,000 to Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young for defaming her in a series of interviews in 2018.
Clough Limited can’t claim $15M in taxes from cancellation of employee entitlements, court rules
Construction company Clough Limited cannot claim over $15 million paid to employees for cancellation of their shares and options as a tax deduction, with a judge dismissing the Perth-based company’s appeal of a decision from the Commissioner of Taxation.
Dentons lures construction ace, as firm eyes 25% growth in partner ranks
Dentons has snagged one partner and four lawyers from a Perth law firm to join its recovery and restructuring team, as part of its ambitious 2021 growth strategy.
Former QC, now judge liable to client in negligent advice case, court rules
A former QC turned Victorian Supreme Court judge has been found liable, along with a law firm acquired by Russell Kennedy, to pay $1.185 million to a former client for providing negligent advice on a land purchase contract.
Gatto loses defamation case over ABC report on alleged threat to kill Gobbo
Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto was not defamed by an online ABC article reporting on witness evidence given in court alleging he helped arrange the murder of Victor Pierce and threatened to kill barrister Nicola Gobbo, a judge has ruled.
Young Rich Lister’s company hit with trade mark lawsuit
A company run by an AFR Young Rich Lister has been taken to court for allegedly infringing an Indigenous-owned entrepreneurship coaching company’s trade mark.