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HSF lures two partners to capitalise on Queensland energy, infrastructure boom
Herbert Smith Freehills has bolstered its Brisbane energy practice by luring a pair of partners from Allens and Johnson Winter Slattery.
Spotless denies ACCC’s price-fixing claims, says Ventia not a competitor
Downer EDI subsidiary Spotless has rejected allegations it engaged in price-fixing with Ventia on defence contracts, saying the facilities services companies were not in competition with each other.
Court lifts 5-year stay of claims against doctors by J&J pelvic mesh patients
A judge has lifted a five-year stay imposed on two cases brought against individual gynaecologists by group members in a resolved class action against Johnson & Johnson over allegedly defective pelvic mesh implants.
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UAE developer acquires Roberts Co NSW with $20M cash boost, flags expansion
Roberts Co NSW has been sold to United Arab Emirates-based developer Arada, in a deal that includes a $20 million recapitalisation with a view to expanding the Australian builder’s business into the UAE.
Momofuku restaurant loses challenge to instant Ramen maker’s trade mark
Famed restaurant chain Momofuku has lost its challenge to the ‘Momofuku’ word mark of instant noodle giant Nissin, with IP Australia finding consumers were not likely to be deceived or confused because of the different goods and services provided by the two companies.
Witness in Ben Roberts-Smith case threatened to sue Nine, journalist
A witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith case threatened to sue Nine and journalist Nick McKenzie, the Full Court has learned, as the former soldier seeks to reopen his appeal following the release of a secret recording of a conversation between McKenzie and the witness.
Court to hear secret recording in Ben Roberts-Smith bid to re-open appeal
A court has allowed Ben Roberts-Smith to admit into evidence a secret recording of Nine journalist Nick McKenzie, as the former soldier makes a fresh bid to revive his failed defamation case.
Nine reporter named in Ben Roberts-Smith case pressed on use of ‘subterfuge’
Nine journalist Nick McKenzie was pressed during cross-examination on Thursday in Ben Roberts-Smith's bid to re-open his defamation appeal on whether he has used deceptive methods or 'subterfuge' in his reporting.
Super Retail Group whistleblowers threatened by CEO, suit alleges
In new allegations, a former Super Retail Group exec claims she and a fellow whistleblower were threatened by CEO Anthony Heraghty at a mediation and that the company appointed a conflicted law firm to investigate her complaints.