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Axed HWL special counsel says he was entitled to continued work
A special counsel that was sacked from HWL Ebsworth after writing an article that was critical of the government's treatment of veterans, is seeking to amend his pleadings to add claims that he was entitled to continued work under his employment contract with the firm.
Motorola to bring copyright claims against Hytera
Motorola Solutions wants to amend its pleadings in an ongoing patent case against Shenzen-based Hytera Communications to add copyright claims relating to the source code for the radio devices at the centre of the dispute.
High Court declines Rebel Wilson appeal in defamation case
Rebel Wilson has lost a bid to have the High Court reconsider an appeals court's decision to slash her record $4.75 million award in a defamation case against Bauer Media to $600,000.
McMillan Shakespeare unit denies car warranties ‘illusory’
Defending a class action alleging its vehicle warranties were worthless, a unit of car leasing company McMillan Shakespeare said it has paid out claims to more 3,600 drivers, and was obligated to consider each claim "on its merits".
Copyright Agency launches legal action against universities after stalled talks
The Copyright Agency has brought proceedings against the peak body representing Australia's universities over copyright costs, after negotiations over a new licencing agreement broke down.
Foxtel wins second challenge to Cognizant unit’s digital download patent
Cable TV giant Foxtel has succeeded in a second challenge to a digital download patent by a subsidiary of global tech giant Cognizant, but IP Australia has given the patent owner yet another go at fixing it.
Starcom liquidator’s case against directors to move forward
The former directors of Starcom have lost their bid to stay proceedings brought by the company's liquidator alleging they knew the IT solutions provider was insolvent almost two years before it was wound up.
ACCC wins record $18M fine against property spruiker We Buy Houses
A court on Thursday hit property spruiker We Buy Houses and its sole director, Richard 'Rick' Otton, with a record $18 million in total fines for misleading property investors with claims they could learn to buy real estate for $1.
Network 10 to ‘fiercely defend’ Boss trade mark case by Fairfax
Network 10 told a court Thursday it would "fiercely defend" a trade mark case brought by Fairfax Media over 10's recent rebrand and its newly approved trade mark, 10 Boss.
Acai berry co. ends case alleging Aussie duo stole Amazon narrative
California-based acai berry company Sambazon Inc. has resolved legal action that accused its former Australian distributors of co-opting the company's Amazonian narrative to promote a competing business.