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TasNetworks in court over contract row with BESS supplier
Tasmania’s electricity network operator has sued its battery supplier after terminating a supply contract four days before performance was due, alleging anticipatory breach.
Maurice Blackburn loses challenge to slashed cut of $87M Hino settlement
An appeals court has tossed Maurice Blackburn’s challenge to a judge’s decision to cut its share of an $87 million settlement in a class action against Hino by $10 million.
Judge calls out Star’s lawyers in fight with class action over $6.5M security
Slater & Gordon has avoided calls for $6.5 million in security in its class action against Star Entertainment, with a judge saying the evidence fell well short of establishing a risk the firm could not foot the bill if it loses.
IAG’s $1.35B acquisition of RACW blocked by competition watchdog
The ACCC has opposed Insurance Australia Group's planned $1.35 billion acquisition of RAC Insurance of Western Australia, despite a five-year undertaking by IAG.
Light & Wonder, Aristocrat back in the ring after $190M settlement
Game maker Light & Wonder is facing off again in court against rival Aristocrat, which it recently paid $190 million to for alleged trade secrets theft, seeking discovery to suss out whether it has a patent infringement case.
ACCC Chair Cass-Gottlieb to serve another 5-year term
ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb, who shepherded the overhaul over the country's merger laws, will serve another five-year term as head of the competition and consumer cop.
Appeal tossed in postgrads class action against University of Sydney
The Full Federal Court has rejected an appeal by the applicant in a class action on behalf of post graduate students who claims he was underpaid by the University of Sydney.
V’landys can’t keep Australian Turf Club spat out of defamation case
A judge has allowed a racing news publication to file an amended defence in defamation proceedings by Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys to rely on particulars of the racing group's fight with the Australian Turf Club.
ARN to fight for access to docs from Jackie O’s manager
Broadcaster Australian Radio Network wants access to documents from Jackie O Henderson's manager, as it defends an $83 million suit from the radio personality over its decision to end her 10-year contract and alleged bullying by co-host Kyle Sandilands.
Bodum can’t dodge costs in failed cup design case, despite appeal
A judge has made orders for kitchenware company Bodum to pay rival Maxwell & Williams' costs in a design dispute over stylish coffee glasses, despite Bodum's impending appeal.