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Westpac wins orders keeping lid on lawsuit, citing threat to settlement negotiations
Westpac has secured confidentiality orders blocking the release of details of an adverse action case by its former head of strategy, after arguing that publicity would hamper settlement talks and force it to defend itself in the media.
MinterEllison advice in spotlight in ASIC case against Dixon Advisory director
Trial in ASIC’s action accusing former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan of breaching his duties began Monday, a case that puts the spotlight on legal advice over a deed that affected the wealth management firm's capacity to recoup a $19 million debt on the eve of its collapse.
Elanco loses appeal in animal drug patent spat with Abbey Laboratories
Elanco Australasia has lost its bid to appeal a finding by IP Australia that a patent acquired from Bayer covering a lice treatment for livestock lacked an inventive step.
Mattress company Sleeping Duck prevails in shareholder’s oppression lawsuit
Sleeping Duck has defeated a minority shareholder's case accusing it of engaging in oppression, with a judge rejecting claims the mattress company's two founders diluted the shareholder's interest and rejected commercially unreasonable offers to sell.
Sharetea wins trial delay in trade mark case by global bubble tea giant
A judge has granted Australian bubble tea franchise Sharetea a third adjournment of a trial in a $10 million case brought by its Taiwanese franchisor, despite “very significant concern” that Sharetea’s director did not do everything in his power to find new lawyers in time.
High Court challenge lodged over mega coal mine extensions in NSW
An environment advocacy group is seeking special leave from the High Court to appeal a decision that allowed the extension of two Mach Energy and Whitehaven Coal mega coal mines in NSW, saying courts have "enfeebled" environmental legislation.
Ex-CEO won’t claim ‘primary responsibility’ for Zambrero’s success
Mexican fast food giant Zambrero has settled misleading and deceptive conduct claims brought against ex-CEO Stuart Cook, who has agreed to refrain from representing that he is “primarily responsible” for the chain’s success. 
United Petroleum sues On The Run for ‘unjustified’ trade mark infringement threats
Petrol chain United Petroleum has sued competitor On The Run for allegedly wrongly claiming its 'Quickstop' and 'Cigmart' marks infringe On The Run's trade marks.
Apple can’t patent touchscreen interface
An IP Australia delegate has shot down Apple’s application to patent a touchscreen interface used on its electronic devices, calling the invention a “logistical scheme” for organising media files rather than a technological innovation. 
AFL says players’ bid to join clubs to class action ‘legally misconceived’
The Australian Football League has panned as "legally misconceived" a bid to drag individual clubs into a class action against the league on behalf of football players who allegedly suffered brain injuries.