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Japanese car maker Isuzu has struck back at a class action, arguing Isuzu D-Max and MU-X cars sold in Australia did not contain the features of so-called defeat devices used to cheat on emissions tests.
FWC blocks Sydney Trains’ bid to stop industrial action
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Sydney Trains has lost its bid to block train crew from engaging in industrial action, with the Fair Work Commission rejecting claims that hundreds of employee absences on Friday were part of a “covert campaign”.
Little Bellies worries Aldi will keep infringing IP despite court victory
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The makers of Little Bellies Fruit Puffs have raised concerns budget supermarket chain Aldi could continue to infringe their copyright despite a recent court ruling in their favour.
Meriton faces $123M claim over Sydney North Shore apartments
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Owners at the Alcove development in Sydney’s North Shore have been given the green light to expand their case against the Meriton-owned builders to claim $123 million in damages for alleged systemic defects.
Mirvac wins dispute over licence for Birkenhead luxury outlet shop
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Property developer Mirvac has won a $220,000 dispute against designer outlet store Estro over unpaid licence fees and charges under a commercial lease for a store at Sydney’s Birkenhead Point.
Nick Andrianakos picks up $385M stake in Northland shopping centre
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Billionaire petroleum tycoon turned property investor Nick Andrianakos has scooped up a half share in Melbourne’s Northland shopping centre for $385 million.
Favouring ‘light touch’, judge stays suit against Esso, Woodside over Bass Strait royalties
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Gas giants Esso and Woodside have won their bid to stay a court case related to a project for extracting hydrocarbons in the Bass Strait, with a judge finding the court should apply a ‘light touch’ when interpreting arbitration agreements.
Child removal class actions against Queensland get OK to amend cases
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Two discrimination class actions against Queensland over the removal of Indigenous children from their homes can amend their cases to address the state’s complaint that they fail to link the removals with the plaintiffs’ race.
Judge who acted in ‘hot contest’ shouldn’t hear Greensill case, court told
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Greensill has a “clear case” for recusal of a judge poised to hear cases over its $1.7 billion collapse, who previously acted as senior counsel for insurer Marsh in a satellite dispute.
ASIC, Noumi privilege win gives comfort to companies mulling VDAs
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A finding that Noumi’s production of a PwC report to ASIC didn’t constitute waiver of privilege provides clarity that voluntary disclosure agreements can protect confidential information, but care must still be taken, lawyers say.