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Meta hit with class action over social media addiction
Digital giant Meta faces a class action in the Federal Court after the company's multibillion-dollar settlement in the US over harms caused by its social media platforms – the first Australian class action of its kind.
Cipla says deal with Actelion over blood pressure drug should be kept secret
Cipla Australia wants an undertaking it intends to give pharma company Actelion over plans to launch a generic version of a blood pressure drug to be shielded from rivals Arrotex, Nova Pharmaceuticals and MSN Laboratories, as those companies battle patent infringement claims. 
Jackie O challenges ARN’s privilege claim over investigation docs
Radio host Jackie O Henderson is challenging broadcaster ARN Media’s claims of legal professional privilege over documents relating to a workplace investigation following her on-air clash with former co-host Kyle Sandilands, arguing the dominant purpose of the investigation was not to obtain legal advice.
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Packhorse Pastoral can’t appeal ‘point of no return’ ruling on arbitration
Agribusiness investment firm Packhorse Pastoral has lost an appeal bid in a row with placement agent Burgoyne Capital, after its $120 million portfolio of cattle stations was put up for sale following the death of a co-founder.
Actelion, Janssen file infringement cases over blood pressure drugs
Swiss drug companies Actelion and J&J's Janssen-Cilag have brought litigation against three generics makers over their plans to launch cheaper versions of two blood pressure medications.
Judge allows ASX shareholder to file case despite funder’s ‘parlous’ position
An ASX shareholder has won an interim bid to file a derivative case against several former directors over its CHESS replacement project, but a challenge over whether the case can proceed is still on the cards.
White Fox to claim four-stripes ‘decorative’ in Adidas’ trade mark stoush
Teen fashion label White Fox will claim a pair of shorts that bore a four-stripe design was merely ‘decorative’ and did not infringe on Adidas’ distinctive three-stripe trade mark, a court has heard. 
Court tosses financial adviser’s bid to add fraud case against AMP
A banned financial planner suing AMP Financial Planning for alleged unconscionable conduct has failed in his bid to add a fraud claim against AMP Bank to his case.
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Court tosses case over Sydney Entertainment Centre roof collapse
A court has dismissed a case by a demolition company over the collapse of Sydney Entertainment Centre's roof, which sought coverage under an insurance policy held by the since deregistered contractor that hired it.
Fitch Ratings loses bid for class action insurer’s financial info
Credit ratings agency Fitch has lost its bid for financial information about three Lloyd’s insurance syndicates which are providing after-the-event coverage in a class action over synthetic collateralised debt obligations.