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Facing the threat of a class action, HR software company PageUp said Tuesday that customer information was likely compromised during a recent system breach.
F. Hoffman La-Roche wins injunction in biologics patent case
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A judge has granted F. Hoffman La-Roche’s request for a temporary order blocking Sandoz from making or selling a biosimilar version of its patented biologic used to treat various cancers and rheumatoid arthritis.
Unlockd goes into voluntary administration, blames Google
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Advertising technology company Unlockd has gone into voluntary administration, blaming Google’s threats to remove the startup’s apps from its marketplace for its fall.
Seeking submissions for Lawyerly Expert Insights series
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Want to show off your writing chops or demonstrate your expertise to colleagues and clients? Lawyerly is looking for engaging articles on topics of current interest for our Expert Insights series.
Murray Goulburn boss can’t delay mediation in ACCC case
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A judge has dismissed a bid by former Murray Goulburn boss Gary Helou to push off mediation in an action brought by the ACCC, ruling that the ex-executive’s trip to China was no reason to delay possible resolution of the case.
Government gets ok to amend defence mid-trial in home insulation class action
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The government has won court approval to amend its defence mid-trial in a class action brought by businesses alleging they were harmed when the Rudd Government cancelled a program that subsidised home insulation installations during the economic downturn.
Apple settles ACCC case over iPhone repairs on eve of trial
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Apple has reached an in-principle settlement with the consumer watchdog in an enforcement action over the tech giant’s repair policies, a judge was told Tuesday.
Laser patent fight goes another round with appeal
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Triclops Technologies has filed an appeal less than one month after the Federal Court dismissed its case alleging a rival infringed its patent for an industrial machine safety system that uses laser fields to detect hazards, but found the patent was valid.
Brisbane floods class action sent to mediation
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A judge has ordered mediation in the Brisbane floods class action, in which the victims of the 2011 disaster are seeking up to $1 billion in compensation.
Cooperating cos. could avoid prosecution under new leniency scheme
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The government has released a draft code of practice for a new deferred prosecution scheme under which corporations could avoid charges in exchange for self-reporting serious corporate crimes.