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Court to determine Sony Playstation penalty without hearing
A hearing has been vacated in ACCC proceedings brought against Sony alleging it misled gamers who purchased faulty PlayStation games, with any penalty the entertainment company should face to be decided by the court on written submissions alone as it seeks to avoid in-person hearings.
Settlement reached in sexual harassment case against ‘Underbelly’ actor
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against 'Underbelly' actor Damien Walshe-Howling alleging he sexually harassed an extra on the set of Channel Ten's 'Bikie Wars' when he grabbed the actress and forced his tongue into her mouth.
Melco must produce docs to Crown Resorts inquiry, appeals court says
Hong Kong-based casino group Melco Resorts must hand over documents claimed to be privileged to a NSW public inquiry into James Packer's Crown Resorts, with an appeals court ruling the inquiry had the power of a royal commission.
Aussie designer did not object to Katy Perry’s use of her trade mark, court told
Popstar Katy Perry has rejected claims of trade mark infringment by Sydney-based fashion designer Katie Perry, saying the designer "encouraged or acquiesced to" the singer's use of her name on branded clothing sold in Australia.
Crown wins challenge to ‘impermissible’ order letting jailed staff talk to class action firm
Crown Resorts has successfully challenged a ruling allowing law firm Maurice Blackburn to communicate with 18 formerly jailed employees to gather evidence in its shareholder class action against the casino giant.
Israel Folau settles dispute with Rugby Australia over dismissal 
Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has settled his lawsuit against Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby alleging his $5.7 million contract was unfairly terminated over homophobic social media posts.
Sony skips level in ACCC’s PlayStation lawsuit
A Federal Court judge has vacated a hearing on liability in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's lawsuit against Sony alleging the entertainment company misled gamers who purchased faulty PlayStation games.
Clive Palmer ‘didn’t like the price’ of Twisted Sister licence, court hears
Billionaire and former politician Clive Palmer knew he needed a licence to use Twisted Sister's hit song 'We're Not Gonna Take It' but went ahead and used the song anyway in his political campaign ads because he "didn't like the price," the Federal Court has heard.
Bondi Beach bar sues Aristocrat Technologies over ‘defective’ gaming machines
A trendy Bondi Beach bar has dragged Aristocrat Technologies to court for allegedly selling it defective gaming machines that repeatedly froze when customers tried to use them.
Israel Folau ups damages claim against Rugby Australia to $14M
Former Wallabies player Israel Folau, who was sacked over homophobic social media posts, has increased the damages he is seeking in his unfair dismissal case against Rugby Australia, calling for $14 million in compensation as "Australia's best player".