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Microsoft has won a $2.8 million judgment against a Melbourne computer retailer for violating the intellectual property for its Windows 7 software.
Woolworths asks court to toss worker’s sex discrimination case
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Woolworths has denied discriminating against a long-serving female manager in one of its Queensland stores and has called on a court to dismiss the worker’s case.
Westpac to pay $35M to settle ASIC case over automated home loans
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Westpac will pay $35 million to settle a case brought by ASIC alleging the bank breached responsible lending laws through its automated home loan system, the largest civil penalty ever awarded under the National Credit Act.
Battle to lead Quintis class actions begins
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Sydney-based law firm Bannister Law has asked a court to consolidate two class actions against troubled sandalwood oil producer Quintis, and has made its pitch for leading the joint proceedings.
VW ordered to name names in Dieselgate suits
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The judge overseeing lawsuits by the ACCC as well as multiple class actions against Volkswagen AG over the Dieselgate scandal has ordered the car maker to provide the names of executives who were responsible for the development of the emissions cheating software.
FWO drops sham contracting case against Foodora
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has paused its sham contracting case against Foodora while the delivery food company is in administration.
Foodco calls for government-mandated legal advice for new franchisees
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Foodco Group, the franchisor behind Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue, has called for a revised code of conduct that forces prospective franchisees to obtain legal advice prior to signing a franchise agreement.
Westpac close to settling ASIC’s responsible lending case
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A trial set to begin Monday morning in ASIC’s landmark case against Westpac alleging the bank breached responsible lending laws was postponed amid settlement talks, which were expected to continue into the evening.
Macquarie Group hits back at advisers’ wage claims
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Macquarie Group has defended its remuneration package for financial advisers in its private wealth unit, denying claims it paid them entirely in commissions and unlawfully withheld regular wages.
Second class action seeks to recover GST on apartment sales
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A second class action has been filed alleging GST was improperly charged on apartment sales in the ACT.