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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.
Court consolidates toxic foam class action trials
Three class actions filed against the Commonwealth of Australia over allegedly toxic foam from government military bases will be heard together.
Funeral insurer loses High Court appeal over profits from use of rival’s secrets
The High Court of Australia has rejected an appeal of a ruling that found a funeral insurer was liable for the use of a rival's confidential information by employees and instead granted a cross-appeal that more than doubled the rival's award of profits.
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.
In pro bono win for Norton Rose, High Court stubs out man’s marijuana conviction
The High Court has granted an appeal to a Norton Rose Fulbright-represented man who claimed more than 900g of marijuana found at his house was for personal use, repealing his conviction for drug possession after new evidence emerged that may have changed the course of his trial in 2013.
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.