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The High Court of Australia ruled Wednesday that Google can be sued for defamation by a man whose image popped up in an internet search of ‘Melbourne criminal underworld’.
Aspen settles patent case over generic Lexapro
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Generic pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharma has resolved a patent infringement case brought by the maker of the anti-depressant Lexapro, according to a Federal Court order Tuesday.
Foodora targeted by Fair Work Ombudsman for ‘sham’ contracting
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The Fair Work Ombudsman launched legal action Tuesday against food delivery company Foodora, accusing it of shortchanging workers under “sham” contracts.
Chinese billionaire calls out ‘fake news’ at Fairfax defamation trial
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Chinese billionaire and philanthropist Dr Chau Chak Wing launched a tirade against the media and “fake news” from the witness stand Tuesday on the first day of trial in his defamation case against Fairfax Media.
PageUp says consumer data likely accessed in system breach
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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.