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Otsuka defence threatened in Abilify patent case
The Commonwealth of Australia is weighing a bid to strike out Otsuka Pharmaceutical's defence as the government seeks lost subsidies after an almost seven-year long patent dispute over the antipsychotic drug, Abilify.
Ex-Norton Rose partner asks judge to recuse himself from spat with firm
A Federal Court judge has been asked to recuse himself from a legal dispute between Norton Rose Fulbright and a former employment partner who was terminated from the firm.
ASIC wins $9M fine against Financial Circle
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has secured almost $9 million in penalties against Melbourne-based Financial Circle  over a scheme to extract advice fees and ongoing commission from borrowers who took out personal loans.
Alphapharm slams Sanofi amendment delay in injunction battle
Generic drug maker Alphapharm says rival Sanofi-Aventis waited to amend its injector pen patent until the heated IP battle between the two firms had commenced, despite knowing about the amendments for three years.
‘Disappointed’ judge decries delays in Sydney light rail class action
A judge has expressed frustration at the slow pace of the Sydney light rail class action, forcing both parties to commit to a timetable that will push the proceeding more rapidly towards a final hearing.
Fintech founder to pay for judge to fly to UK for testimony of ex-Visa boss
The founder of a fintech company suing Visa for allegedly abusing its market dominance is flying a Federal Court judge to the UK to preside over the examination of a key but reluctant witness in the case, former Visa boss Rupert Keeley.
Judge OKs $2.5M penalty against hearing aid cos. in ACCC case
A judge has approved a $2.5 million penalty against two hearing aid retailers in the consumer regulator's case alleging the companies targeted vulnerable pensioners with misleading newspaper ads.
Surfstitch class action settlement in peril as debate rages over opt-out notice
Judges do not have the power to approve a class action settlement without first issuing an opt-out notice to group members, the court-appointed contradictor in two shareholder class actions against online fashion retailer Surfstitch told the NSW Supreme Court Thursday.
Ashley Services class action sent back to mediation for settlement talks
Private education provider Ashley Services may be close to settling a shareholder class action, according to a court order sending the parties in the case to a second mediation session before the end of the year.
Generic Health wins ‘modest’ cut to Bayer’s $25M damages over Yasmin
Generic Health has shaved two percent off the $25 million damages awarded pharmaceutical giant Bayer in a patent infringement case over Bayer's blockbuster oral contraceptive, Yasmin, but the discount is a far cry from the 15 percent it sought on appeal.