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Green iron start-up Element Zero has lost its latest bid to set aside search orders in a case by Fortescue alleging former employees misappropriated its process for carbon dioxide-free iron.
Lovisa workers’ claims to be run ‘as if not a class action’, court told
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After a judge raised concerns underpayments claims against jewellery chain Lovisa were not suitable for a group proceeding, counsel for a class action has suggested running the applicants’ case “as if” it isn’t a class action.
Unfair trade practices ban to cover small businesses
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The Albanese government has pledged to extend unfair trading practice protections under the Australian Consumer Law to small businesses.
FB Rice hires former IP head at biotech to lead new advisory service
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IP boutique FB Rice has hired an IP expert from biotechnology firm CSL Seqirus to head it up a new advisory service.
Blue Rock can’t get injunction against exec who jumped ship to Nexia
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Melbourne accounting firm Blue Rock’s bid to stop a former associate director from soliciting clients to her new firm Nexia has failed, with a judge finding no evidence of an unfair threat to Blue Rock.
High Court asked to take up class action against BHP for second time
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A drawn out class action against BHP has asked the High Court to clarify the correct approach to construing a group member definition, after a bid to retroactively amend the class was nixed on appeal.
Roberts Co places Victorian business in administration
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The Victorian unit of privately-owned builder Roberts Co has entered voluntary administration, citing rising prices and the insolvency of critical subcontractors.
Holding Redlich to wear costs after judge questions ‘extraordinary’ bill
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Holding Redlich has agreed to cover the costs awarded against its clients in a property spat, after a judge took the law firm to task for generating almost $30,000 in work following a settlement.
Court grants discovery for possible suit over luxury Surfers Paradise development
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Purchasers of ‘off the plan’ luxury apartments in a Chevron Island development that has been subject to significant delays have won their bid for discovery as they mull claims against the developer.
Building groups welcome Albanese government’s SOP review response
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The Albanese government’s response to a review of security of payment laws was a positive first step, building and construction industry groups said on Friday.