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ASIC brings action against Antares Energy, ex-CEO
The securities regulator is going after failed oil prospector Antares Energy and its former chief executive James Cruickshank after they told investors about offers for its oil and gas interests in western Texas that never materialised.
Shine sets sights on new target in pelvic mesh class action
As Shine Lawyers awaits judgment in a marathon class action against Johnson & Johnson over its pelvic mesh implants, a separate class action by the firm kicked into gear Wednesday when a judge gave the ok to serve court papers on US-based American Medical Systems.
Judge says Bohemia trademark not distinctive
The official exporter of crystal from the Czech Republic has lost a battle with an Australian catering company over the exclusive rights to the name Bohemia Crystal.
Overlapping case dooms Visy bid to restart FWC action
Recycling giant Visy has lost an appeal of a decision to halt unfair dismissal claims by two employees while the company's Federal Court action over workplace strikes proceeds.
Melbourne breweries battle over “ale” trade marks
Melbourne-based Collins St Brewing has sued rival artisanal brewer La Sirene for allegedly violating its "urban ale" trade mark.
Ex-Provident Capital director can appeal ASIC ban
The former head of collapsed debenture firm Provident Capital has gotten court approval to appeal a ruling banning him from managing companies.
GSK, Novartis concede more ground in ACCC’s Voltaren case
GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis have made another admission in a case brought by the ACCC alleging the drug giants made misleading claims in marketing their Voltaren Osteo Gel and Voltaren Emulgel pain relief products.
Retail Food Group faces 2nd potential investor class action
Class action firm Maurice Blackburn is calling for investors to join a lawsuit against Retail Food Group accusing the franchise giant of misleading the market about the long-term viability of its business model.
FWC allows CFMEU merger to go ahead
The Fair Work Commission has given the go-ahead to the proposed merger of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union with two other unions, a marriage that will result in a powerhouse union with over 144,000 members.
VW can’t quash own expert’s dual-mode testimony
Volkswagen lost its bid Tuesday to exclude evidence from its own expert witness it claims has gone off script, an early blow to the car maker in the massive trial alleging it installed dual-mode software in diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests.