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Crown ‘lied’ to regulator, faces potential contempt charge, inquiry hears
A "belligerent" Crown Melbourne lied to investigators probing the arrests of 19 of its China-based staff, and the casino operator could face charges of contempt for failing to respond to demands for documents by the gaming watchdog, an inquiry has been told.
Christian Porter’s lawyers accuse ABC of ‘improper’ allegations against silk
Lawyers retained by former attorney-general Christian Porter have accused the ABC of making "improper" allegations against Porter's counsel, who is facing calls for her to return her brief to act for him in defamation proceedings against the national broadcaster.
Baker McKenzie dragged into Chinese lender’s case against PwC over failed Aussie launch
Chinese lender Aoyin wants to join Baker McKenzie to its claims against PwC over a failed bid to launch the first Chinese bank incorporated in Australia, after advice documents from the law firm were uncovered in a last-minute privilege fight.
Aurizon accused of flagrant copyright infringement by software giant Dassault
Queensland rail operator Aurizon has been sued for breach of contract and "flagrant" copyright infringement for allegedly using software produced by French software giant Dassault without the necessary licence.
Shell wins appeal over deductions from WA gas exploration project
Fossil fuel giant Shell Australia has partially won a challenge to a tax office decision denying deductions claimed over an acquisition the increased the company's stake in Woodside Energy's Browse Basin gas exploration joint venture project.
Consumer law claims dropped in Bayer contraceptive class action
The lead applicant in a class action against Bayer over its allegedly defective Essure contraceptive devices has won court approval to drop her consumer law claims against the German drug maker, with a judge agreeing that the plaintiff's defect and negligence claims had a better chance of succeeding.
Peter V’landys loses defamation case against ABC over racehorse cruelty report
Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys AM has lost his defamation case against the ABC, with a judge rejected allegations a 7.30 segment, which revealed racehorses were being slaughtered in violation of industry rules, was defamatory.
800-page report dooms ASIC bid for early trial in cybersecurity case against IOOF unit
A judge has denied ASIC’s request that the court hear its case against RI Advice in November, giving the IOOF unit more time to respond to the 800-page expert report filed by the regulator in support of its case that the company lacked adequate cybersecurity systems.
Worrells partner wins costs from ASIC for incoherent pleading
A Worrells liquidator facing ASIC proceedings seeking to have his registration cancelled has won costs from the regulator after a judge found he was entitled to a "coherent pleading" and ordered the regulator to file a statement of claim.
Judge hits pause on Christian Porter defamation case amid dispute over top silk
A judge has temporarily adjourned former attorney-general Christian Porter's defamation lawsuit against the ABC over its coverage of historic rape allegations pending the outcome of a separate legal challenge over whether barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC can represent him in the case.