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The head of Herbert Smith Freehills’ Australian international arbitration practice has become the first female to lead the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration.
James Cook University unlawfully sacked controversial climate change professor, court finds
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James Cook University unlawfully dismissed a professor who spoke out against the school and one of its scientists over its climate change views, a judge found Tuesday.
Energy company director kicked off board for missing too many meetings files appeal
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A director of an energy company who was kicked off the board for missing too many meetings has filed an appeal of a ruling dismissing his case over delays in complying with court requests after his lawyer from Maddocks withdrew from the case due to late payments.
Parmalat loses opposition to a2 trade mark
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Dairy giant Parmalat has come up short in its attempt to block competitor The a2 Milk Company from registering a trade mark in Australia for a logo featuring the words “A2/A2 Genetics Verification”.
Bupa Aged Care hit with ACCC action for allegedly misleading residents over extra services
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has brought legal action against Bupa alleging the aged care provider charged thousands of residents for promised extra services it did not provide.
Aussie social media startup wins injunction against Facebook, Instagram in misuse of market power case
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An Australian marketing company that allows clients to schedule socal media posts has won a temporary court injunction against Facebook and Instagram in a lawsuit alleging a decision to block the startup from their platforms is a misuse of market power.
Citigroup agrees to $3M refund after ASIC raised ‘personal advice’ concerns
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Citigroup has agreed to refund $3 million to 114 customers that suffered losses stemming from investments in complex financial products, after ASIC raised concerns that some of the customers may have thought they were getting personal rather than general advice.
Sandoz entitled to generic Lexapro licence, IP Australia finds in blow to Lundbeck
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Generic drug maker Sandoz has secured a retroactive licence to manufacture a cheaper version of top-selling antidepressant Lexapro, the drug at the heart of a long-running patent infringement battle with pharmaceutical giant Lundbeck.
ANZ settles class actions by 7-Eleven franchisees
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ANZ has reached an in-principle settlement in two class actions alleging it breached its responsible lending obligations by providing loans to purchasers of 7-Eleven franchises that were not financially viable.
Racing Victoria sues fantasy sports betting co. PlayUp over ‘Best Bets’ trade marks
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Racing Victoria has dragged fantasy sports gambling company PlayUp to court for allegedly infringing its ‘Best Bets’ trade marks.