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On Cloud continues fight against Cyclonic trade mark
Intellectual Property 2025-06-26 11:12 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Popular Swiss sports shoe maker On Clouds has filed proceedings in the Federal Court after its opposition to the registration of sustainable footwear brand Cyclonic’s trade mark failed.

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‘Pull off band-aid’ on messages in Dovetail harassment suit: judge
Employment 2025-06-23 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The judge hearing a harassment suit by an in-house counsel at Dovetail has urged the software firm to “pull off the band-aid” and share text message evidence between the lawyer and company CEO Benjamin Humphrey.

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Lendlease, Greenwoods settle case by ex-tax partner
Employment 2025-06-10 10:57 am By Christine Caulfield

Lendlease and tax advisory firm Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills have reached a settlement in a case by solicitor and accountant Anthony Watson, which accused the builder of taking an “aggressive” position on its taxes.

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X Corp brings legal challenge over eSafety obligations
Social Media 2025-05-26 11:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

X Corp has brought proceedings against the eSafety commissioner arguing it is not covered under a new online safety standard, which allows the regulator to issue fines without a notice.

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Tesa wants Full Court to resolve judicial conflict on apprehension of bias
Employment 2025-05-21 11:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Mining company Tesa Group wants the Full Federal Court to settle a conflict in judicial opinions on whether remarks made in parliament can factor into recusal applications. 

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Lendlease says legal advice, ATO communications privileged in ex-GHSF partner’s case
Employment 2025-05-14 11:01 pm By Christine Caulfield

Lendlease has told a court that documents relied on by an ex-Greenwoods and Herbert Smith Freehills partner in his case contain privileged legal advice and without prejudice communications with the Australian Tax Office.

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Lendlease claims privilege over legal advice, messages to ATO in ‘tax dodge’ case
Tax 2025-05-14 11:16 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Lendlease has told a court that documents relied on by an ex-Greenwoods and Herbert Smith Freehills partner in his case contain privileged legal advice and without prejudice communications with the Australian Tax Office.

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Tabcorp’s former CEO sues betting giant, directors
Employment 2025-04-09 11:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

Tabcorp’s ex-boss, who was found to have been forced out over alleged offensive language, says his coerced resignation was inconsistent with a boardroom history of condoning off-colour remarks.

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Ex-Greenwoods partner wants pro bono barrister in Lendlease ‘tax dodge’ case
Dentons 2025-04-02 11:49 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An ex-Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner who claims he was sacked for complaining about client Lendlease’s “aggressive tax position” is seeking pro-bono representation after losing his lawyers.

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Ex-Greenwoods partner loses lawyers in case over Lendlease’s ‘aggressive tax position’
Tax 2025-03-27 4:29 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Lawyers for a former partner of tax advisory firm Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills will cease to act for him in his case alleging he was sacked for complaining about client Lendlease’s “aggressive taxation position”. 

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