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Spotless denies ACCC’s price-fixing claims, says Ventia not a competitor
Downer EDI subsidiary Spotless has rejected allegations it engaged in price-fixing with Ventia on defence contracts, saying the facilities services companies were not in competition with each other.
Dovetail denies harassment claim, says lawyer had ‘consensual loving relationship’ with CEO
Dovetail has hit back at a lawsuit alleging its boss sexually assaulted the tech start-up’s female legal counsel, claiming it was a “consensual loving relationship”.
Court lifts 5-year stay of claims against doctors by J&J pelvic mesh patients
A judge has lifted a five-year stay imposed on two cases brought against individual gynaecologists by group members in a resolved class action against Johnson & Johnson over allegedly defective pelvic mesh implants.
Sandoz moves to block Amgen’s attorneys from prosecuting patents in IP spat
Generic drug maker Sandoz wants to shield information turned up by preliminary discovery orders from the eyes of Amgen patent attorneys in a spat over cheap versions of Amgen's bone disease drugs, and says if they view the material they should be barred from prosecuting future related patents.
No contrition, but Fortrend avoids big penalties in spat with Shaw & Partners pair
A judge has ordered Fortrend Securities to pay $181,000 in penalties after finding it unlawfully withheld the bonuses of two financial advisers who jumped ship to rival Shaw & Partners, saying the lower penalties were appropriate despite "not a word of contrition”. 
Momofuku restaurant loses challenge to instant Ramen maker’s trade mark
Famed restaurant chain Momofuku has lost its challenge to the ‘Momofuku’ word mark of instant noodle giant Nissin, with IP Australia finding consumers were not likely to be deceived or confused because of the different goods and services provided by the two companies.
Pregnant solicitor says law firm used performance issues as pretext for sacking
The Fair Work Commission has allowed a Queensland solicitor's claim that she was dismissed because of her recently announced pregnancy to move forward.
Fonterra to appeal ruling over Bega trade mark licences
Dairy company Fonterra is reportedly challenging a court's refusal to give it certainty over lucrative licence agreements with Bega Cheese as it pursues a sale of its Australian business.
Hungry Jack’s pays $150K penalty over Garfield kids meal toy
Hungry Jack's has paid over $150,000 in penalties for allegedly breaking the Australian Consumer Law by failing to comply with button battery standards with its 'burping Garfield' kids meal toy.
Strip search class action plaintiff wants $130K for ‘humiliating’ inspection, trial hears
The lead plaintiff in a class action alleging police conducted thousands of unlawful strip searches at music festivals in NSW has sought $130,000 in damages on the first day of trial against the state.