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A judge has expressed doubt about the need for expert evidence in class actions against McDonald's and KFC over their alleged failure to give workers rest breaks, saying “I imagine if you’re a worker, you’d like a rest”.
Red Bull has won its opposition to a Chinese beverage manufacturer’s bid to register 'SeaBull' as a trade mark for non-alocoholic drinks, with an IP Australia delegate finding the mark is deceptively similar to Red Bull's.
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The Anglican Church's Brisbane diocese can't block the installation of ethanol tanks at a brewery adjoining the Francis Theological college, with a judge finding no "unacceptable risk” of explosion.
A German bottling machine manufacturer has successfully opposed PepsiCo’s patent application for a filling system, after arguing the claims were obvious.
Cadbury has successfully opposed a bid to register 'Crunchiez Surprize' as a trade mark, with a delegate finding the mark was deceptively similar to the mark for UK confectionery giant's popular Crunchie chocolate bar.
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Auckland-based casino operator SkyCity plans to file a $278 million suit against Fletcher Building over alleged losses stemming from the delayed construction of the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
Fonterra may face a class action for allegedly underpaying lab technicians since 2018, as the dairy co-op seeks to offload its Australian food unit.
A judge has balked at Maurice Blackburn's hourly rates in a jointly run class action against Treasury Wine Estates, questioning why the firm charged 20 per cent more than fellow preeminent class action firm Slater & Gordon.
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Sydney pub the Agincourt Hotel, the home of Club 871 and live entertainment venue The Alley, has been sold to an investor group with plans to refurbish.
Shareholders are set to pocket 58 per cent of a $65 million settlement in a class action against Treasury Wine Estates if the deal is approved by a court at a hearing this month.