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Judge tosses Penthouse publisher’s case over Milo Yiannopoulos, Nigel Farage tour fees
Penthouse publisher Damien Costas has lost a dispute related to fees he allegedly owes a publicist for the book tours of far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos and Brexit architect Nigel Farage, after a judge found Costas' solicitors had failed to effect proper service.
Google, Facebook have ‘ability and incentive’ to abuse market power, ACCC says
Google and Facebook should be regulated given the potential they have to wield their monopoly powers in ways that would harm consumers, the ACCC said in its highly anticipated preliminary report into the digital platforms.
Labor MP Emma Husar files defamation suit against Buzzfeed
Labor MP Emma Husar is suing publisher Buzzfeed for defamation over an article and two social media posts that claimed she exposed herself to an employee and bragged about her sexual relationships. 
Ex-RFG head hits Fairfax with defamation lawsuit
Fairfax is facing a defamation lawsuit from the former head of franchise giant Retail Food Group, who alleges a series of articles in the Sydney Morning Herald implied he engaged in dishonest business practices, including stealing property from former INXS frontman Michael Hutchence and associating with the mafia.
ASIC blasted for ‘vague’ case against Tennis Australia duo
A court has told the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to produce more detailed allegations against former Tennis Australia directors Harold Mitchell and Stephen Healy over Seven Network's five-year deal for the broadcast rights to the Australian Open after the regulator was slammed for a vague filing.
Bravo can’t trade mark ‘Just Desserts’ for Top Chef spinoff
US television giant Bravo can't trade mark the phrase "Just Desserts" in Australia for its Top Chef reality cooking show spinoff, a sweet victory for the Seven Network, which challenged the mark. 
Mark Latham faces $100,000 bill after settling defamation case
Former MP Mark Latham has agreed to settle a defamation case brought against him by the political editor of pop culture site Junkee, and he could be on the hook for a $100,000 payout.
Ben Roberts-Smith accuser fears for safety in defamation trial
A key prospective witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case who has accused the war hero of domestic violence has described "genuine fears" for her mental and physical health if her identity were made public.
High Court declines Rebel Wilson appeal in defamation case
Rebel Wilson has lost a bid to have the High Court reconsider an appeals court's decision to slash her record $4.75 million award in a defamation case against Bauer Media to $600,000.
Network 10 to ‘fiercely defend’ Boss trade mark case by Fairfax
Network 10 told a court Thursday it would "fiercely defend" a trade mark case brought by Fairfax Media over 10's recent rebrand and its newly approved trade mark, 10 Boss.