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High Court to clarify availability of pooling orders
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023-09-18 9:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has agreed to take up a case by a liquidator for two related NSW printing companies that could settle the question of whether pooling orders are available for businesses with common right to sue.

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High Court won’t step in to revive Energy Beverages’ ‘Motherland’ trade mark
Intellectual Property 2023-09-18 11:11 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The maker of Mother Energy drinks has failed to convince the High Court that it should weigh in on its long-running intellectual property spat with Vittoria Coffee, which ended in the removal of its ‘Motherland’ trade mark.

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High Court to hear appeal of ACCC’s unconscionable conduct win against college
Competition & Consumer Protection 2023-09-15 4:54 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The High Court has granted defunct online educator Captain Cook College special leave to appeal a finding that it engaged in systemic unconscionable conduct by enrolling thousands of unsuitable students, who accrued $60 million in debt but never finished their courses. 

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Peter V’landys stuck with defamation loss after High Court declines special leave
Defamation 2023-09-15 3:59 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Racing NSW CEO Peter V’landys AM has failed in his bid to have the High Court take up his challenge to an appeals court ruling that found an ABC report on the killing of racehorses was not defamatory despite not being high quality journalism.

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High Court rejects Qantas appeal in ground crew sacking case
High Court 2023-09-13 10:44 am By Sam Matthews

The High Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal by Qantas over its decision to outsource its 1,700-strong ground crew at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that employers are prohibited from taking adverse action in relation to existing as well as future rights.

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High Court to rule on reach of workplace law in high-stakes Qantas case
Appeals 2023-09-12 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court will deliver judgment Wednesday in an appeal by Qantas over its decision to sack its ground crew at the height of COVID-19, a ruling that could determine the scope of adverse action protections under the Fair Work Act.

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Barrister loses High Court leave bid in fee spat with solicitor
Business of Law 2023-09-07 11:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court has rejected an application by a Sydney barrister to hear his case over $320,000 in disputed fees, saying the appeal was not a suitable case for ventilating issues over the operation of terms in costs agreements rendered void.

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High Court won’t disturb insurers’ win in Pacific Highway case
Transportation & Infrastructure 2023-09-07 2:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court won’t hear an appeal in a case by Acciona and Ferrovial against three insurers over coverage for loss and damage resulting from heavy rainfall at the site of construction of the Pacific Highway in northern New South Wales.

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Government brings $325M High Court challenge over generic Plavix ban
High Court 2023-08-31 4:18 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A 16-year battle between the federal government and drug maker Sanofi-Aventis over an allegedly unjustified court order that prevented the release of a generic version of blockbuster blood-thinner Plavix has gone to the High Court.

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‘Universally lauded’: Stephen Gageler appointed High Court’s next top judge
High Court 2023-08-22 11:06 am By Cindy Cameronne

The legal community has welcomed the appointment of Justice Stephen Gageler to be the 14th chief justice of the High Court, praising the judge for his “deep humanity” and unmatchable expertise in constitutional law.

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