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Ex-Tennis Australia directors lose bid for ASIC chats with witnesses
Two former directors of Tennis Australia can't access chats between ASIC and other executives from the tennis body, with a judge finding the documents recording the communications with the potential witnesses were created in anticipation of litigation and were therefore privileged.
Aristocrat goes head to head with IP Australia over patentability of slot machine
Gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies told a court that if its Lightning Link slot machine was a physical game there would be no doubt about its patentability, as trial kicked off Monday in another case that is pushing back on IP Australia's stance on the patentability of computer-implemented inventions.
Israel Folau claims termination of rugby contract was restraint of trade
Former Wallabies player Israel Folau has argued that the termination of his $5.7 million contract by a Rugby Australia Tribunal over social media posts in which he made a homphobic slur was an unreasonable restraint of trade.
Jack de Belin drops appeal of NRL no-fault stand down rule
Rugby league player Jack de Belin has dropped his appeal of a ruling dismissing his challenge to the National Rugby's League "no fault" stand-down rule.
Gaming regulator launches inquiry into James Packer’s Crown shares sale
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority will hold a public inquiry with the powers of a royal commission to examine James Packer's proposed sale of Crown Resorts shares to gaming mogul Lawrence Ho's Melco Resorts & Entertainment.
Viagogo ordered to hand over slew of financial docs ahead of penalty hearing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has won its bid for a year's worth of financial statements from Viagogo, after successfully arguing the online ticket reseller's financial position was needed to determine an appropriate penalty for its violations of the Australian Consumer Law.
Aristocrat trial over four patents to go ahead despite uncertainty in Rokt, Encompass cases
An appeal by gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies of an IP Australia ruling revoking four of its patents will head to trial in September ahead of outcomes in two high stakes cases over the patentability of computer software.
ASIC dragged ‘kicking and screaming’ to produce docs, ex-Tennis Australia director says
Former Tennis Australia director Harold Mitchell has told a court that the corporate regulator had to be dragged "kicking and screaming" to produce documents in its enforcement action over alleged breaches of directorial duties involving negotiations for the Australian Open broadcast rights.
Ex-Tennis Australia’s Harold Mitchell wants ASIC’s evidence from deceased former director
Ex-Tennis Australia director Harold Mitchell, facing enforcement action by ASIC alleging he breached his duties in awarding Australian Open broadcast rights to the Seven Network, has asked a court for all evidence the regulator obtained from former board member Graeme Holloway, who died in February.
Judge not going to take delays in Clive Palmer Twisted Sister copyright case
Lawyers for Queensland businessman Clive Palmer have apologised to the court for repeated delays in the Twisted Sister music copyright case, blaming the unavailability of experts and the mining magnate's involvement in the Queensland Nickel liquidation trial for his lateness.