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COVID-19 delays judgment in ACCC’s long-running case against private college Phoenix
Sydney's ongoing COVID-19 lockdown has created "logistical" difficulties delaying the release of a long awaited judgment in the ACCC's consumer law case against collapsed private college Phoenix Institute, which was accused of misleading students through the marketing of its courses.
Court scuttles Adani’s water plans for Carmichael coal mine
Adani's controversial Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has hit another potential snag, with the Federal Court on Tuesday sending the company's moves to pump 12.5 billion litres of water a year from the Suttor River back to square one.
Arnott’s asks court to nuke Goodman Fielder’s ‘Plantry’ frozen foods trade mark
Food giants Arnott's and Campbells have hit back in an infringement case over their 'Plantly' trade mark, filing a cross-claim that seeks to cancel rival Goodman Fielder's 'Plantry' mark.
Arnott’s, Campbell won’t use ‘Plantly’ logo while TM infringement case simmers
Food giants Arnott's and Campbell will stop using their 'Plantly' logo on any new products pending the resolution of a trade mark infringement lawsuit brought by rival Goodman Fielder.
Judge urges Komatsu to consider ‘adequacy’ of sex harassment defence
A judge has told mining equipment provider Komatsu to consider whether its sex harassment policies and training are an "adequate" defence to serious allegations of harassment and bullying by a female employee.
NRL says Telstra wanted ‘tough action’ following player scandals
The National Rugby League has revealed major sponsor Telstra demanded "tough action" after the so-called “Summer of Hell” of player scandals, as it attempts to defend its no fault stand-down rule in an appeal launched by Dragons player Jack de Belin challenging his suspension.
Adani defeats appeal in native title challenge to Queensland coal mine
A group of Indigenous Australians opposed to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has lost an appeal of a ruling dismissing a native title case against the $16 billion development.
Aboriginal art supplier fined $2.3M for duping customers with fakes
A judge has fined an Aboriginal art and souvenir supplier a total of $2.3 million after ruling that the Queensland-based company, which is now in liquidation, misled consumers about the origin of its products.
Judges shoot down last-minute bid to amend Adani native title appeal
A group of Indigenous Australians opposed to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Queensland have lost an eleventh hour bid to add extra grounds to their native title appeal, as they wait for a decision from the Full Federal Court.
Jetstar to pay $1.95M penalty for misleading consumers about refund rights
Jetstar Airways has been ordered to pay a $1.95 million penalty after it admitted to making false and misleading representations about customers' eligibility for refunds on cancelled flights.