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JB Hi-Fi warranties ‘impossible’ to understand, class action trial hears
Trial has kicked off in a massive class action against electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi over "useless" warranties, with the class action telling the court the extended warranties on products were "impossible" to understand.
Hytera asks High Court to overturn Motorola win in long-running IP stoush
China-based Hytera Communications wants the High Court to overturn a finding that it stole Motorola's source code for its digital mobile radios, arguing the appeal raises important issues about how "substantial part" should be assessed under the Copyright Act.
Amika settles suit accusing Kmart, Target of copying trendy hair products
US-based Amika has settled a lawsuit accusing Kmart and Target of selling knockoff versions of its trendy haircare products. 
Rigby Cooke boosts IP, privacy offering with Maddocks partner
Rigby Cooke has snagged a lawyer from Maddocks who combines deep expertise in IP protection and commercialisation with know-how on emerging issues in technology and privacy. 
Firm pushes for contingency fee on high side in Light & Wonder case
The law firm behind a shareholder class action against poker machine company Light & Wonder is calling for a contingency fee on the high end of group costs orders issued to date.
Coles wins bid to correct info given to ACCC in merger challenge
Coles has won its bid to correct inaccurate information given to the ACCC about supermarket revenue and sales in proceedings challenging the regulator's rejection of its acquisition of leasehold interest in a Kalgoorlie site.
Medibank class action trial may run before OAIC case, judge says
A judge overseeing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's case against Medibank alongside a class action against the health insurer is considering delaying a hearing in the regulator's case until after trial in the group proceeding.
Greensill report by Tokio Marine’s law firm not privileged, court told
Greensill investor White Oak is fighting insurer Tokio Marine's claim of privilege over a report by a Japanese law firm into the collapse of the supply chain financier, saying the privilege is not recognised in Australia.
Trial delayed in Jackie O’s $83M stoush with broadcaster
A judge has vacated the trial in Jackie 'O' Henderson’s case against broadcaster Australian Radio Network as the parties have it out over claims of privilege related to hundreds of documents, including material produced by the radio personality's manager.
‘Get a better expert’: Judge won’t adjourn Stefanovic podcast showdown
Suggesting former Today host Karl Stefanovic and 123 Podcast director Keshnee Ibrahim "get a better expert", a judge has rejected an adjournment bid after an expert tasked with valuing their podcast company asked for more time.