New lawsuit

Westpac has filed court proceedings in a dispute against its online broker, Australian Investment Exchange, over whether the bank validly terminated their services agreement, which is set to expire at the end of the month. 

Adidas has brought trade mark infringement proceedings against teen fashion brand White Fox.

The corporate regulator has taken a financial products comparison site to court, alleging it misled consumers by representing that it compared options from multiple providers when in reality, consumer enquiries were sold to the highest bidder.

Investment manager Macquarie has been hit with a second class action by investors who sank over $320 million of their superannuation into Keystone's collapsed Shield Master Fund.

Builder Besix Watpac has sued the government of Victoria, alleging it made false claims that the designs for a $65 million affordable housing development in Heidelberg West were 90-95 per cent complete, when substantial further work was required. 

Melbourne builder Cobolt Constructions has sued over a SOPA ruling that blocked it from recovering $735,000 for works at a social housing development in Brunswick because its payment claim was served one day late.

Aristocrat has taken gaming giant Konami to court, alleging that more than 50 of the Japanese company's casino games infringe its patents. 

Former Today host Karl Stefanovic is being sued by his podcast business partner, who alleges oppressive conduct and is seeing a buyout of her shares. 

A company controlled by Paul Chiodo has lobbed a $200 million suit targeting City Built director Roberto Filippini, with the former Keystone director joining the company's liquidators in chasing millions in allegedly misappropriated development funds.

Footy trading card company Select Cards has launched a competition case against memorabilia producer Sport Entertainment Products, alleging misuse of market power.