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Sportsbet seeks emergency injunction against Crownbet rebrand
Sportsbet has asked a judge for an emergency order blocking Crownbet's planned rebranding to "Sportingbet" until the lawsuit it filed over its betting rival's planned use of the mark has been resolved.
ACCC loses coal tender cartel case, but reasons suppressed
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's high profile case alleging cartel conduct and bid rigging for mining exploration licences in NSW was dismissed by the Federal Court on Friday, but the reasons for dismissal may not be known for another year.
Full Court tosses appeal in copycat case over sheep placenta oil
Australian drug company Homart Pharmaceuticals has lost an appeal of a ruling that found the packaging of its bio-placenta skin care oil was intentionally and deceptively similar to a rival’s get-up, in breach of the consumer law.
Mondelez loses bid to protect trade secrets in Kraft-Bega peanut butter case
The judge overseeing the lawsuit between Kraft and Bega over peanut butter trade dress rights has denied a request by non-party Mondelez to implement a restrictive regime to protect its trade secrets in certain transaction documents it has produced in the case.
Ford class action lawyers want ban on car maker talking to drivers
The law firm leading a consumer class action against Ford wants a court order barring the car giant from communicating with the class about their individual claims and wants to know which, if any, group members it's already spoken to.
Fitbit settles trade mark suit against South Australian billionaire’s co.
Fitbit has resolved a trade mark case brought against the convenience store owned by billionaire Yasser Shahin over his company's "Footbit" and "Headbit" trade marks.
7-Eleven can make private settlement offers to class members, court says
A judge has found 7-Eleven is free to make confidential settlement offers to individual members in two class actions brought by franchisees, shooting down a bid by the applicants' lawyers to get the court involved in the convenience store giant's communications with class members.
Cash Converters must answer questions on tax treatment of brokerage fees
A Federal Court judge has ordered Cash Converters to provide answers to how it treated its brokerage fees for tax purposes, as it faces new class action allegations that the brokerage fees it charged individuals who took out pay day loans were actually for services it received.
Saputo unit agrees to fix contract terms after ACCC raises concerns
A unit of dairy giant Saputo has agreed to amend the terms of its contracts with dairy farmers, in the wake of calls by the ACCC for a mandatory code of conduct to level the playing field between dairy farmers and milk processors. 
Ford class action trial date vacated for ‘procedural failures’
The judge overseeing a massive class action against Ford over its PowerShift transmission has vacated the trial date, blaming the lead applicant's numerous "procedural failures".