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High Court to hear mortgage aggregator share transfer dispute
The High Court has granted special leave to mortgage aggregator Connective in a dispute between the firm's founder and major shareholders over a transfer of one-third of the company's shares, in a case that could clarify whether litigation should be considered a prohibited form of financial assistance under the Corporations Act.
Judge spurs ASIC to mediate in NAB fees for no service case
A judge has pushed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission into mediation with two NAB wealth management units in its case over $100 million in fees for no service, despite the regulator's contention that mediation is not the best way to move the case forward.
Judge OKs social media-only opt out notice in breast implant class action
A judge overseeing a class action against The Cosmetic Institute over allegedly botched breast implants has agreed to an opt out notice that will be sent to class members only through Facebook and Instagram.
Scenic Tours takes class action damages ruling to High Court
Scenic Tours wants the High Court to weigh in on a mixed ruling that left the luxury cruise company facing economic damages in a class action alleging they misled customers who were forced to take the bus.
ASIC wins High Court battle in Prime Trust saga
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has largely prevailed on appeal to the High Court in its case against former directors of collapsed retirement village owner Prime Trust, including former federal health minister Michael Wooldridge. 
Hytera wins bid to postpone Motorola copyright case
Hytera Communications has won its bid to have a new copyright case brought against it by rival Motorola Solutions heard separately from a patent infringement trial scheduled to begin in July next year.
Network 10 drops Boss name after legal action by Fairfax
A month after Network 10 vowed to fiercely defend against a trade mark infringement case by Fairfax Media over its new '10 Boss' logo, the TV broadcaster has agreed to drop the name.
Penalties in VW class actions could be ‘horrendous’, judge says
A judge has expressed skepticism of Bannister Law's plan to hire powerhouse US lawyer Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw the September 11th victims compensation and BP oil spill funds, to mediate class actions against Volkwagen over its emissions cheating scandal, saying the car maker had shown no interest in settling despite the risk of "horrendous" penalties.
Court approves $6.7M settlement in MacMahon class action
A judge has signed off on a $6.7 million settlement in a shareholder class action against mining firm MacMahon Holdings that will see group members get $2.4 million, or 35 per cent, of the total sum.
In defeat for IP Australia, Rokt wins patent for computer software
Rokt has won its bid to patent a digital advertising system, the first major court victory in one of three challenges to IP Australia's stance on the patentability of computer software.