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Medical device maker AMS has told the Federal Court that claims in a class action against it over allegedly defective pelvic mesh implants did not meet the standard for a representative proceeding.
Government to block $13B Chinese takeover of Australian gas network
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The Morrison Government plans to block the $13 billion acquisition of Australian energy infrastructure business APA Group by a Hong Kong group of companies led by CK Group, saying the deal was not in the national interest.
ACCC won’t oppose Fairfax, Nine merger
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The ACCC said Thursday that while the merger of Fairfax Media with Nine Entertainment is likely to reduce competition among media providers, it will not oppose the tie-up.
Fueltrac to sue Queensland over copyright for pump price report
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The Federal Court will hear a dispute between Fueltrac and the State of Queensland over the copyright for the fuel data reporting company’s monthly pump price report.
ABC, Fairfax appeal in Chau Chak Wing case to have ‘massive ramifications’ for press, court hears
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A barrister for the ABC and Fairfax has told the Federal Court that an appeal against the dismissal of their truth defence in the Chau Chak Wing defamation case will have “massive ramifications for mass media”.
Bank of Queensland loses fight with insurer over $6M class action settlement
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Bank of Queensland has lost a dispute with two insurers over coverage for a $6 million settlement of a class action brought by investors in a Ponzi scheme by jailed scammer Bradley Sherwin, with a judge shooting down the bank’s argument that the class action should only be considered one claim under the policy.
Judge can’t see ‘sinister pattern’ in Geoffrey Rush’s behaviour
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The judge overseeing Geoffrey Rush’s defamation trial interjected in Nationwide News’ closing submissions on Wednesday, expressing doubt about the publisher’s interpretation of evidence — including a text message with a tongue emoji Rush sent to his accuser — said to back its defence in the case.
Sarah Hanson-Young’s defamation case survives Leyonhjelm’s dismissal bid
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A defamation case brought by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young against fellow senator David Leyonhjelm will go ahead after Leyonhjelm lost a bid to shut the suit down on the grounds of parliamentary privilege.
Advangen must pay Ikon $1M for TV ads despite buyer’s remorse
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Hair loss treatment company Advangen International has been ordered to fork over $940,000 to advertising agency Ikon Communications after refusing to pay for an ad campaign it claimed was a flop.
Parramatta boss accuses Fairfax of ‘reckless indifference’ for truth
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The former chief executive officer of Sydney’s Parramatta Council is suing Fairfax Media, saying three articles published in the Sydney Morning Herald accusing him of lying on his resume were defamatory.