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Telcos are set to face penalties of up to $10 million for breaching the industry code under a suite of proposed changes to the Telecommunications Act.
Drivas plans for add-on to Parramatta Square heritage site refused again
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Property developer Drivas has lost its court fight over plans for a nine-storey tower atop the heritage-listed Murrays Building in Parramatta’s Centenary Square.
Pilatus wins discovery for potential IP suit linked to Air Force contract
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Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has won discovery to pursue a possible copyright claim stemming from a Royal Australian Air Force flight simulator contract.
More charges in IBAC probe of alleged builder registration bribes
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An employee of Victoria’s building regulator is among 28 further people now facing charges over allegations builder registrations were given in exchange for bribes.
Class action can peek at any settlement offers to Land Rover owners
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Jaguar Land Rover can’t make an offer to settle the claims of unrepresented group members in a class action over alleged faulty filter systems until after it provides a copy of the offer to solicitors representing the class.
FWC finds IP Australia patent examiner was not forced to resign
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A patent examiner who questioned IP Australia’s examination processes has lost his appeal of a Fair Work Commission decision that found he was not forced to resign from his job.
Johnson & Johnson hit with class action over ‘carcinogenic’ baby powder
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Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is facing a new class action alleging it sold talcum powder that was contaminated with asbestos and caused reproductive system cancers in women.
Reporter settles sex discrimination case against Nine
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A long-time Nine Network reporter has settled her sex discrimination claims against her former employer.
Monsanto’s condition on Roundup class action discontinuance unfair, judge says
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A judge has discontinued a second class action against Monsanto over its Roundup weed killer, but rejected the company’s bid for an order that group members be barred from bringing similar claims.
‘I have taken it all’: Lawyer struck off roll after gutting trust account
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A Sydney lawyer who was found to have fleeced nearly $500,000 from his clients’ trust accounts has been declared unfit for the profession.