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Government to block $13B Chinese takeover of Australian gas network
The Morrison Government plans to block the $13 billion acquisition of Australian energy infrastructure business APA Group by a Hong Kong group of companies led by CK Group, saying the deal was not in the national interest.
Fueltrac to sue Queensland over copyright for pump price report
The Federal Court will hear a dispute between Fueltrac and the State of Queensland over the copyright for the fuel data reporting company's monthly pump price report.
Aussie winemakers lose challenge to ‘Avola’ geographical indication mark
A group representing Australian winemakers has lost its objection to the European Commission's plan to register 'Avola' as a mark of geographical indication for wine.
Aboriginal art supplier misled consumers with Indonesian-made fakes, judge finds
A judge has found an Aboriginal art and souvenir supplier misled consumers by creating the false impression its products were made in Australia by Indigenous people, when they were actually made in Indonesia, the consumer watchdog said Wednesday.
Geoffrey Rush ‘demonised by untruths’, court told at start of defamation trial
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has told a court he endured "the worst 11 months" of his life following the publication of two Daily Telegraph articles that accused him of inappropriate behaviour toward his co-star during a 2015 production of King Lear.
Arrium creditors can get docs for potential litigation over $4B collapse
Creditors of the failed Arrium Group have won access to documents handed over by third parties to the company's administrators for possible civil proceedings against the steel producer, which collapsed owing $2.3 billion.
Ex-CBA banker to stand trial for role in $170M home loan fraud scheme
A former mobile lender with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will stand trial for his alleged role in a massive $170 million home loan fraud scheme that targeted Australia's largest banks.
Titus Day files cross-claim seeking commissions from Guy Sebastian
The management company owned by Titus Day has fired back at a lawsuit filed by singer Guy Sebastian, claiming it's still owed commissions for appearances by the singer.
In pro bono win for Norton Rose, High Court stubs out man’s marijuana conviction
The High Court has granted an appeal to a Norton Rose Fulbright-represented man who claimed more than 900g of marijuana found at his house was for personal use, repealing his conviction for drug possession after new evidence emerged that may have changed the course of his trial in 2013.
UGL class action funder to earn up to 30% commission
The litigation funder backing a class action against engineering company UGL over disclosures related to the ballooning costs of its Ichthys power project could pocket up to 30 percent of any settlement or judgment, according to a court order.