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Settlement talks can’t be admitted as evidence in Cargill, Viterra trial
A judge in the high-stakes trial over the $420 million sale of Viterra's Joe White malt business to Cargill has denied Cargill's request to have settlement talks admitted as evidence, shooting down the agricultural giant's argument that the talks were needed to challenge Glencore in-house counsel's assertion that he is of good character and will not breach a confidentiality agreement.
Senator looks to shut down Hanson-Young defamation case
Senator David Leyonhjelm wants the Federal Court to toss a defamation lawsuit filed by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, saying the court is barred from hearing the case due to parliamentary privilege
Union in UAE Exchange suit scolded for ‘throwing case into chaos’
A landmark trial brought by the Financial Sector Union of Australia against UAE Exchange Australia has been vacated after a judge accused the union of "throwing the case into chaos" with a belated expert report.
Melbourne retailer appeals $2.8M fine for violating Microsoft IP
A Melbourne retailer is challenging a $2.8 million fine against it for allegedly violating the intellectual property for Microsoft's Windows 7 software.
Financial adviser wins challenge to ASIC’s life ban
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission failed to establish any grounds for permanently banning an ANZ financial adviser from the industry, a tribunal said in setting aside the decision Tuesday. 
Unique wins appeal of unconscionable conduct ruling
The Full Federal Court has overturned a win for the consumer regulator in a case against Sydney-based Unique International College, ruling that the vocational trainer's practices for marketing and enrolling students in its diploma courses did not amount to unconscionable conduct.
Bega admits to using Kraft-branded shippers
Bega has admitted to allegations by Kraft that it distributed its peanut butter in boxes with the Kraft logo on the outside, but says it was allowed to under a license agreement.
ASIC sues Dover Financial, director for misleading clients
ASIC has filed a lawsuit against shuttered financial adviser Dover Financial and its former director, who famously collapsed during questioning before the Royal Commission, over its client protection policy.
ABC, Fairfax to fight dismissal of truth defence in Chau Chak Wing defamation suit
The ABC and Fairfax Media are appealing a ruling tossing their truth defence in a case brought by Chinese billionaire and philanthropist Dr Chau Chak Wing.
Shareholders to contest Bellamy’s cost-capping bid in class actions
A sought-after court order by organic baby food maker Bellamy's to limit legal costs in two class actions won't come without a fight, a barrister for the shareholders said Friday.