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Aristocrat social casino class action worth over $100M, court hears
A class action against Aristocrat over allegedly illegal casino gaming apps is worth “hundreds of millions of dollars” and represents up to 1.6 million group members, a court has heard.
Gilbert + Tobin denied full access to NZ docs in fight over ‘Oro’ trade mark
A New Zealand judge has refused to grant Gilbert + Tobin full access to confidential documents in a trade mark stoush between coffee makers Cantarella and Lavazza, saying the issue should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Trilogy Funds’ ring trade marks removed for non-use
US-based investment firm StepStone has won the removal of two ring trade marks held by Trilogy Funds, with a delegate finding the Australian fund manager's use of the ring within the name 'Trilogy' differed from the registered marks.
Janssen licenses Stelara biosimilar after patent setbacks
Janssen has granted Biocon a licence for a biosimilar of Crohn's disease drug Stelara, following setbacks in patent proceedings with South Korean drug maker Samsung Bioepis over the drug.
Engineer who helped develop fracking tech loses $1.43M buyout bid
A chemical engineer who helped develop patented technology to prevent pollution from fracking operations has failed in his bid to be bought out by the company for $1.43 million, with a judge rejecting his claims of shareholder oppression.
ARN thought Jackie O’s $10M pay not justified without Sandilands, court told
Australian Radio Network's board thought Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10 million a year without co-host Kyle Sandilands, a court has heard as it rejects access to documents over which the broadcaster and the radio star claim privilege.
Bunnings wants early trial in competition case by Mitre 10 franchisee
Bunnings is pushing for an early trial in a misuse of market power case by a Mitre 10 franchisee seeking to halt its plans to open a nearby store, noting work has already begun on the store.
Youpla’s former CEO, director found in breach of director duties
Former Youpla CEO Bryn Jones and director Ronald Pattenden have been found to have beached their duties as directors of the funeral insurance firm, which had a deal with an offshore company controlled by Pattenden and another director.
H&M Australia pays $138K fine over kids nightwear fire safety warnings
Clothing retailer H&M Australia has paid $138,600 in penalties for allegedly selling more than 4,000 children's clothing items that did not comply with fire hazard warning label requirements under the Australian Consumer Law.
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Mallesons fights FSM liquidators’ bid to grill former real estate lawyer
Mallesons has asked a court to set aside an examination summons filed by the liquidators of defunct developer FSM against a former senior associate of the firm.