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ACCC loses case against Woolworths over ‘eco’ plate claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has lost a consumer case against Woolworths, with the Federal Court finding the supermarket giant's  environmental claims for its line of disposable plates, bowls and cutlery were accurate, not false and misleading.
Ex-James Estate Wines boss ‘manufactured’ evidence in $14M dispute with ANZ, court says
A judge has dismissed failed winemaker David James latest bid to overturn a $14 million guarantor judgment against him and in favour of ANZ, saying much of his sworn evidence was “manufactured” and “obviously tailored to suit his case”.
Full Court hands Seiko a win in ink cartridge patent dispute
Printer giant Seiko Epson has won its cross-appeal against cartridge reseller Calidad in a Full Federal Court decision that further clarifies the extent to which patentees can prevent those acquiring a patent's title from repurposing or manipulating the original product.
Aristocrat sues Ainsworth over ‘extensive and deliberate’ theft of slot machine IP
Casino and mobile game giant Aristocrat Technologies has sued rival Ainsworth Game Technology for alleged copyright infringement and breaches of Australian consumer law following the suspected theft of trade secrets by an employee.
Judge reserves AMP class action loser costs after Phi Finney McDonald sinks 1,345 hours
Boutique class actions law firm Phi Finney McDonald has won its bid to reserve costs incurred before its case was permanently stayed in the AMP shareholder class action beauty contest, after the firm racked up at least 1,345 hours in “sunk costs”.
Samsung in hot water with ACCC over water resistant claims
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Samsung Electronics for allegedly making false, misleading and deceptive representations when marketing the water resistant capabilities of its Galaxy smartphones.
Another dispute over Ichthys LNG project may be brewing
The contractor behind the Ichthys LNG project has won court approval to use documents discovered in its lawsuit against Dutch paint manufacturer AkzoNobel for use in any potential dispute with INPEX, the head company behind the liquid natural gas project.
NRL faces possible class action over treatment of player concussions
Two law firms are jointly investigating a potential class action against the NRL on behalf of players for alleged liability for "reasonably preventable brain injuries".
Drunks and prostitutes: Down N’ Out trade mark evokes Sin City, not In-N-Out, court told
Sydney's Down N' Out Burgers has rejected claims that it appropriated the trade mark of US burger chain In-N-Out, telling a court at the close of trial that the founders were inspired by the success of the American company but wanted to evoke the idea of Sin City, not speedy service.