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Finish maker can’t trademark dishwasher tablet shape
Intellectual Property 2025-09-23 11:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Finish maker Reckitt Benckiser has lost its bid to trademark the shape of its dishwashing capsule, with a delegate finding it was not a “wholly concocted” shape that can be distinguished from similar products by other brands.

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Cobalt wins injunction in fight over $8M contract for Collingwood development
Construction 2025-09-25 11:32 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The builder of the Duke apartment complex in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood has blocked the property developer from accessing a bank guarantee, with a judge finding there were serious issues to be tried over payments under their $8 million contract.

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Colin Biggers & Paisley construction ace appointed managing partner
Construction 2025-09-25 11:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

A construction law expert has been appointed as the new managing partner of national law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley.

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Court calls ASIC out for ‘kitchen sink’ approach to pleadings in Mawhinney case
ASIC 2025-09-23 11:14 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has taken ASIC to task for pleading its remitter case against Mayfair 101 Group director James Mawhinney in minute detail, but has rejected arguments the regulator ran the proceeding in an “oppressive and unmeritorious” way.

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ACCC sues JustAnswer over ‘manipulative’ subscription trap
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-09-23 1:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Advice platform JustAnswer is accused of duping customers into signing up for expensive monthly subscriptions by advertising a $2 joining fee, and falsely holding itself out as affiliated with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Rebel Wilson hit with fresh defamation suit over Instagram posts
Defamation 2025-09-23 11:04 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Actor and director Rebel Wilson faces a second defamation suit over social media comments connected to her movie ‘The Deb’.

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Glencore appeals wharfage fee dispute with Port of Newcastle
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-09-24 12:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

Glencore wants a second chance to argue its case against Port of Newcastle over wharfage fees, which it claims were excessive in light of a determination by the competition watchdog.

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CPB joint venture wins payment spat over Brisbane rail project
Construction 2025-09-24 11:36 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A joint venture launched to construct sections of Brisbane’s new Cross River Rail station has successfully challenged an adjudicator’s order that it pay $2.7 million to a steel supplier.

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Court OKs Central Element’s lux Bondi Beach residential development
Construction 2025-09-24 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Land and Environment court has approved developer Central Element’s plans for its $100 million ‘Lamrock Avenue’ luxury residential development in Bondi Beach, following a conciliation conference with the local council.

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Paladin director disqualified in ASIC case over ‘entirely fanciful’ $1B valuation
Financial Services 2025-09-23 11:22 pm By Sam Matthews

ASIC has won banning orders against a Paladin and MacroLend director, with a judge finding investors were enticed by his “entirely fanciful” $1.02 billion valuation of Paladin unit Kradle Software.

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