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AI rule change may be on cards after lawyers express concerns
A NSW Supreme Court judge has hinted there may be changes to a new practice note on the use AI in court proceedings, following complaints about how it applies to discovery and expert evidence.
Fintech Wise loses challenge to ‘Bitwise’ trade mark
UK currency exchange Wise has lost its challenge to a crypto asset management firm's ‘Bitwise’ trade mark, with IP Australia finding it could not monopolise the word ‘wise’.
iSignthis wins fight to bring evidence of offers to settle with ASIC
Hoping for a discounted penalty, fintech iSignthis has won its bid to adduce evidence of without prejudice offers it made to reach a resolution with ASIC before the regulator took it to court.
Bayer launches High Court appeal to revive Xarelto patents
Bayer has filed a High Court challenge to a decision that invalidated its patents for blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto, saying it would adversely affect drug research and development.
Clayton Utz got biggest slice of government’s $600M legal spend
The federal government spent more than $600 million on private law firms in 2022-23, and Clayton Utz was the firm the government turned to the most.
Class action against KPMG, Phoslock shouldn’t wait for rival case, court told
A class action against water treatment company Phoslock and auditor KPMG should not be held up until a shareholder that's stuck in preliminary discovery proceedings files a competing case, a court has heard.
Union boss says she faces charges over alleged $2.7M scheme, wants FWC case stayed
Health Workers Union secretary Diana Asmar wants to halt a case by the Fair Work Commission over an alleged $2.7 million false invoicing scheme, saying criminal proceedings were “on the cards”.
Bird & Bird snags DLA Piper partner for Sydney office
Bird & Bird has hired DLA Piper technology and data protection partner Nicholas Boyle to join the firm's Sydney office.
Zoetis loses appeal over pig vaccine patents
US animal drug manufacturer Zoetis has lost its challenge a ruling that chucked out three of its patents for a single-dose vaccine to protect pigs from enzootic pneumonia.
Judge balks at idea government could represent Robodebt class action members
A judge has balked at a suggestion by group members appealing a $112 million Robodebt class action settlement that the Commonwealth could represent the interests of people content with the deal.