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A Federal Court judge has criticised the lack of progress in a major class action brought against Ford Australia, telling the applicant’s barrister to “get his act together”.
ObjectiVision panned for not monetising University of Sydney patent
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A lawyer for the University of Sydney has attacked ObjectiVision for failing to produce any commercial benefits from the glaucoma detection method at the centre of a patent infringement dispute, despite holding exclusive rights to the technology for 11 years.
IP Australia rejects SNF challenge to BASF mining patent
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The Australian Patent Office has shot down a challenge by SNF to a BASF application for a mining patent.
Judge cuts Squire Patton Boggs, Piper Alderman fees in $19M Arasor deal
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A judge has signed off on a $19.25 million settlement in a shareholder class action brought against directors of defunct laser technology company Arasor International Ltd and partners in auditing firm Grant Thornton South Australia, but cut the legal fees of Squire Patton Boggs and Piper Alderman by $250,000.
Judge OKs class settlement with Wickham Securities’ trustee
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A judge has signed off on a multi-million dollar settlement in a class action by retirees who claim they lost $27 million with the collapse of property lender Wickham Securities
Apotex expert comes under fire at Lexapro patent infringement trial
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Expert witnesses were pitted against each other Wednesday at a trial alleging generic makers infringed a patent covering the anti-depressant Lexapro, and Apotex’ consultant took the brunt of it.
ACCC’s case bad for business, Aboriginal art supplier tells court
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An Aboriginal art and souvenir supplier says its business has taken a hit since the ACCC accused it of selling fakes, and the company wants to expedite the regulator’s case to avoid further damage, a court heard Wednesday.
ASIC confirms AMP probe, as Morrison warns of jail time
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The corporate regulator has confirmed it is investigating AMP over its ‘fees for no service’ practice revealed at the Hayne Royal Commission in stunning testimony Treasurer Scott Morrison on Wednesday called “deeply disturbing”.
Former NAB adviser banned for stealing $2 million from clients
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A former NAB financial adviser has been permanently banned from providing financial services after an ASIC investigation found he fleeced clients out of at least $2 million.
Settlement release frees Fairfax from 2nd defamation case
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A judge has dismissed a second defamation case against Fairfax Media brought by an associate of a murdered Sydney businessman, ruling the plaintiff waived his right to sue again after dropping an earlier suit against the publisher for a $75,000 payout.