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‘Dead by Daylight’ game maker defeats rival’s trade mark
The developer of the blockbuster horror video game Dead by Daylight has succeeded in revoking the trade mark of rival developer of a virtual sporting game.
MONA’s Ladies Lounge wins court battle to exclude men from art installation
The Museum of Old and New Art has won its bid to exclude men from its 'Ladies Lounge' exhibit, which a judge found promoted equal opportunity by providing a "flipped universe".
Christie Whelan Browne resolves suit against Rocky Horror theatre company
Actor Christie Whelan Browne has resolved a lawsuit against theatre company Oldfield Entertainment alleging it violating the Sex Discrimination Act by subjecting her to sexual discrimination and harassment by fellow cast member Craig McLachlan during its 2014 production of the Rocky Horror Show.
World Touring Melbourne wins $2.8M over concert cancelled during COVID pandemic
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation will pay $2.84 million in damages for losses incurred by concert organisers for the cancellation of the 2020 Melbourne Formula One cup and a related Robbie Williams concert during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Talent manager files appeal in Angus & Julia Stone’s $2.8M lawsuit
UK talent management company TaP Management has filed an appeal after a judge dismissed its bid to permanently stay a case by Australian musical duo Angus & Julia Stone, who allege their former manager overcharged them by $2.8 million. 
Who’ll stop the claim: Creedence Clearwater Revival singer shuts down case over festival gig
A contract dispute between Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty and Country Fest Queensland will be arbitrated in California, after a judge found equivalent claims could not be brought under Queensland law.
‘The whole purpose is undermined’: Judge irked by referee pick in AUSTRAC case against Star
The judge overseeing AUSTRAC’s case against Star Entertainment has questioned the parties’ agreement to refer questions of fact and law to a former judge for determination, rather than an anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing expert. 
NSW blasts strip search class action’s ‘amorphous’ claim for exemplary damages
The NSW government is seeking to strike out class action claims for exemplary damages, arguing allegations that police conducted strip searches at music festivals as a matter of routine “lack specificity at every level”. 
Suit accusing Netflix of axing employee on maternity leave sent to mediation
A lawsuit accusing Netflix of violating the Fair Work Act by making an employee's position redundant while she was on parental leave has been sent to mediation.