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Goodyear hits the brakes on trade mark appeal against Dunlop
US tyre company Goodyear has dropped its challenge to a mixed trade mark ruling in its long-running dispute with UK-based rival Dunlop over coveted trade marks for 'Dunlop' and 'Flying D'.
ASIC contests referee idea in AMP insurance rewriting case
ASIC has locked horns with a Federal Court judge over his proposal to appoint an independent referee in its case against AMP over insurance rewriting, with the regulator arguing the move would lead to delay and duplication of costs.
Titus Day files cross-claim seeking commissions from Guy Sebastian
The management company owned by Titus Day has fired back at a lawsuit filed by singer Guy Sebastian, claiming it's still owed commissions for appearances by the singer.
Class action seeks evidence from jailed Crown Resorts employees
The law firm leading a shareholder class action against Crown Resorts wants evidence from employees whose arrest in China during a 2016 government crackdown on gambling sent the company's stock price tumbling.
Quinn Emanuel reveals ‘step up’ funding model in AMP class action beauty pageant
Law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan will call in US experts to back up its proposed "step up" funding model as five law firms begin a high stakes battle to lead a shareholder class action against AMP.
United can’t boot judge from final hearing in Freehills case
Australian petrol retailer United Petroleum has lost a bid to disqualify a judge from a final hearing on costs in its unsuccessful battle against law firm Herbert Smith Freehills over a failed initial public offering.
QBE Insurance to pay $2.6M over collapsed steel mill
QBE Insurance (Australia) has been ordered to pay over $2.6 million in compensation to cover losses after a series of mishaps led to the collapse of steel product manufacturer Independent Tube Mills in 2014.
US sports site tackles Aussie rival with IP suit
A US sports news website founded by former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter featuring content by athletes has filed a lawsuit alleging an Australian sports site has violated its IP.
Viterra must pay Cargill’s costs for ‘pointless’ High Court appeal
Viterra has been hit with costs for persisting with a special leave application to the High Court seeking to compel Cargill to turn over emails exchanged with its lawyers at Allens during the sale of its Joe White Maltings business, even after Cargill agreed to waive privilege and produced the documents.
Mt Victoria bushfire class seeks to amend pleading on first day of trial
The lawyers leading a class action seeking damages from electrical distributor Endeavour Energy over the 2013 Mt Victoria bushfires have made a bid to amend the pleadings as the six-week kicked off Monday in the NSW Supreme Court.