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AstraZeneca probes Pharmacor’s delayed defence in Forxiga patent fight
Pharmacor is resisting AstraZeneca’s notice to produce in an intellectual property fight over diabetes drug Forxiga, claiming privilege over material evidencing its consideration of a new claim challenging the validity of a patent extension.
ACCC seeks $36M penalty against Emma Sleep for misleading discounts
The consumer watchdog is pushing for a $36 million penalty against Emma Sleep after it admitted to repeatedly misleading consumers about discounts, but the online mattress retailer says a $2 million fine is adequate.
10-year-old Ford class action goes back up to appeals court
A defects class action against Ford that's been on foot since 2016 is headed to the Full Court again, after a judge recently ruled on two remaining issues in dispute following a High Court ruling on on how reduction in value damages should be calculated.
NAB settles union test case over ‘excessive’ work hours
The Finance Sector Union has reached a resolution with National Australia Bank in a test case by four managers who were allegedly required to work "unreasonable" unpaid hours for years.
HopgoodGanim bolsters leadership with Clayton Utz CFO, COO
HopgoodGanim has strengthened its leadership by hiring Clayton Utz CFO and COO Graeme Johnson, as the Queensland firm eyes continued growth and high performance.
ACCC, Meta in discovery standoff in crypto ad scam case
A judge has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Meta to resolve their standoff over document discovery in a case over scam cryptocurrency ads on Facebook.
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Court signs off on Macquarie Park subdivision for data centre
Developer Holdmark has won an appeal of a council's refusal to allow a site at Macquarie Park in Sydney to be subdivided, paving the way for the development of a new Macquarie Technology data centre.
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Rivermakers can’t bump appeal in light of criminal case
A judge has refused to adjourn an appeal over a development application for a new lifestyle precinct in east Brisbane in light of a criminal case over the alleged unlawful use of the same land, opting instead for “careful” case management. 
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Corrs, Hamilton Locke advise on Whiteoak’s acquisition of Arcadia
Private equity firm Whiteoak has acquired architectural facade supplier Arcadia Consolidated, supporting the company as it implements an accelerated growth plan.
High Court to hear Otsuka challenge to Abilify patent extension ruling
The High Court has agreed to hear Otsuka's appeal of a decision that revoked its Abilify patent extension, which Otsuka argued would “lead to a groundswell of court proceedings”.