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Moderna patent for mRNA vaccine knocked back, for now
Intellectual Property 2025-07-15 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Flu vaccine maker Seqirus has successfully opposed Moderna’s proposed patent for a mRNA vaccine, but an IP Australia delegate said the problems with the patent can be overcome by amendments.

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Royal Hotel recruiter accused of flouting FWC order in pregnant worker’s case
Employment 2025-07-15 11:37 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched action against a labour hire company for allegedly failing to pay compensation to a pregnant worker sacked from the Royal Hotel Granville.

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Pauline Hanson can’t use employee’s testimony in suit against Burston
Discrimination 2025-07-14 11:17 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been given the go-ahead to amend her discrimination suit against former senator Brian Burston, but is blocked from relying on transcript evidence from his defamation case.

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Injured protestor to bring claim against NSW over police treatment
Personal injury 2025-07-14 10:45 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A protestor charged for resisting police is launching a civil case against the state of NSW for her treatment at the hands of police, with claims to include assault and false imprisonment.

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Crypto promoters clash over who owns Bitcoin Cash trade mark
Intellectual Property 2025-07-14 11:09 am By Julia Kanapathippillai

Two proponents of Bitcoin Cash have battled before IP Australia over the trade mark ‘Bitcoin Cash City’, with one claiming he coined it in a text message in 2019.

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Judge grills lawyer about lengthy delays in $1.2M Park Vue litigation
Real Estate 2025-07-15 11:19 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A Federal Court judge has grilled a lawyer representing an investor that is suing the developers of a Melbourne apartment block over his client’s failure to file evidence for 18 months.

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Dexus buys Sydney warehouse for $40M
Construction 2025-07-15 11:42 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Dexus has purchased a 10,000 square metre warehouse in Sydney’s West for $40 million and announced plans to divest office assets in Brisbane.

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ACCC clears Lactalis play for Fonterra assets
M&A 2025-07-10 11:08 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose an acquisition by Lactalis of assets of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra if the French multinational is successful in its bid.

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Melbourne Uni professor axed for relationship with student wins job back
Employment 2025-07-10 11:06 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A Melbourne University engineering professor who was sacked for sending intimate messages to a PhD student has been reinstated after the Fair Work Commission found he was unfairly dismissed.

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Johns Lyng accepts $1.3B takeover bid from Pacific Equity Partners
Construction 2025-07-11 11:59 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Australian building services provider Johns Lyng Group has agreed to be acquired by a subsidiary of private equity group Pacific Equity Partners in a $1.3 billion deal.

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