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CrownBet goes on the attack, says Sportsbet’s trade marks must be revoked
In an escalating battle between the online bookmakers, CrownBet has filed a cross claim in a consumer and trademark infringement lawsuit brought by Sportsbet that calls for the cancellation of its rival's trade marks.
ASIC loses bid for interim receiver against AGM, OT, Ozifin
A judge has denied ASIC's bid to appoint an interim receiver to preserve the assets of three financial services companies that advised clients to invest in complex derivatives, which ASIC is seeking to have wound up for alleged violations of the Corporations Act.
Rival poppy producers face off again over codeine patents
Two rival poppy processors are facing off in another courtroom battle over patents for high codeine-yielding poppy plants.
Judge says Sportsbet case over CrownBet rebrand is ‘strong’
The judge that temporarily barred CrownBet from moving forward with its planned rebrand to Sportingbet said Sportsbet has made a 'strong' case that use of the mark by CrownBet is likely to cause confusion among consumers of online betting services.
Sportsbet wins temporary injunction against CrownBet rebrand
Online bookmaker Sportsbet has secured an interim injunction against Crownbet that temporarily blocks its rival from plans to rebrand its betting company Sportingbet.
Sportsbet seeks emergency injunction against Crownbet rebrand
Sportsbet has asked a judge for an emergency order blocking Crownbet's planned rebranding to "Sportingbet" until the lawsuit it filed over its betting rival's planned use of the mark has been resolved.
Sportsbet launches trade mark suit against rival Crownbet
Online bookrunner Crownbet has been sued by rival Sportsbet over its attempt to trade mark and operate under the "Sportingbet" name.
Judge says DibbsBarker, QRxPharma emails privileged
A judge overseeing a securities class action against former directors of failed pharmaceutical company QRxPharma and its legal advisor DibbsBarker has ruled that certain documents, including numerous emails sent by the law firm, are protected by attorney-client privilege.
LiveTiles CEO’s company must pay brother’s legal bill
A judge has ordered legal tech entrepreneur Karl Redenbach's company to foot the legal bill of his brother and nSynergy co-founder, Keith Redenbach, after a court gave the green light to a derivative suit alleging Karl diverted tens of millions of dollars in nSynergy’s assets, including software company LiveTiles.
Funder can’t stop Banksia class member from appealing $64M settlement
The litigation funder underwriting a class action over the collapse of Banksia Securities lost its bid Thursday to block a group member from challenging a $64 million settlement in the case.