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Judge freezes Forum Finance director’s worldwide assets
A judge has expanded a freezing order over assets owned by Forum Finance director Vincenzo Tesoriero to include property outside Australia, including a yacht in Miami dubbed “XOXO”, after Westpac raised concerns about non-disclosure.
7-Eleven willing to negotiate with Seven over 7NOW trade mark, court hears
7-Eleven has told a court it is willing to negotiate a deal with Seven over the 7NOW logo, a trade mark the TV network recently lost after a successful challenge by the convenience store chain.
Caterpillar wins fight over Puma’s Procat trade mark
US machinery manufacturer Caterpillar has won its appeal of a decision approving sportswear brand Puma’s 'Procat' trade mark application, with a judge finding “a significant number” of consumers might be confused by the mark.
Norton Rose must face damages with ‘substantial sting’, ex-partner says
A former Norton Rose Fulbright partner locked in a six-year legal battle with the firm has urged the Full Court to allow a $160,000 damages award in his favour to be recalculated, saying it did not provide enough "sting", amounting to just $1,500 per partner.
CBA slams class action’s ‘shameless’ attempt to obtain CEO’s emails
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has slammed an attempt by a class action to “trawl through” its Chief Executive Officer’s emails in search of correspondence regarding it decision to rebate commissions grandfathered by the Future of Financial Advice reforms.
Judge finds NSW environmental regulator has ‘duty’ to address climate change
The NSW Environment Protection Authority must develop policies to protect the environment from the threat of climate change, a judge has found in a significant victory for climate advocates.
Santos accused of misleading market by ‘greenwashing’ natural gas claims
Leading Australian oil and gas producer Santos is accused of misleading the market by “greenwashing” its environmental credentials in a landmark shareholder-led lawsuit filed in the Federal Court.
NAB cops $18.5M fine for failing to disclose adviser fees
National Australia Bank has been hit with a $18.5 million fine after admitting to allegations by ASIC that it failed to adequately disclose its adviser fees for five years.
Judge says Nine’s ‘pride or ego’ only reason for alleged defamatory articles staying online
A judge overseeing a Papua New Guinean politician’s defamation lawsuit has criticised Nine’s refusal to take down two allegedly defamatory articles ahead of a delayed trial, saying there was no reason to keep them online except for the publisher’s “pride or ego”.
‘Very concerned’ judge reopens Hells Angels’ trade mark case against Redbubble
A judge has reopened the trial in Hells Angels' trade mark case against Melbourne-based retailer Redbubble to hear allegations by the bikie gang that the online marketplace was still selling infringing products after the July hearing wrapped up.