Finish maker Reckitt Benckiser has lost its bid to trademark the shape of its dishwashing capsule, with a delegate finding it was not a “wholly concocted” shape that can be distinguished from similar products by other brands.
A judge has taken ASIC to task for pleading its remitter case against Mayfair 101 Group director James Mawhinney in minute detail, but has rejected arguments the regulator ran the proceeding in an “oppressive and unmeritorious” way.
The corporate regulator has filed proceedings against RACQ, one of Queensland’s largest insurers, alleging it sent customers renewal documents with misleading comparison pricing.
Advice platform JustAnswer is accused of duping customers into signing up for expensive monthly subscriptions by advertising a $2 joining fee, and falsely holding itself out as affiliated with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Actor and director Rebel Wilson faces a second defamation suit over social media comments connected to her movie ‘The Deb’.
Paper company Opal has sued the Victorian government for $402 million in damages, claiming it was forced to close the Maryvale paper mill after the state government breached an agreement to provide it with a stable supply of wood.
A joint venture launched to construct sections of Brisbane’s new Cross River Rail station has successfully challenged an adjudicator’s order that it pay $2.7 million to a steel supplier.
Glencore wants a second chance to argue its case against Port of Newcastle over wharfage fees, which it claims were excessive in light of a determination by the competition watchdog.
The NSW Land and Environment court has approved developer Central Element’s plans for its $100 million ‘Lamrock Avenue’ luxury residential development in Bondi Beach, following a conciliation conference with the local council.
In a new lawsuit, the FWO alleges CFMEU officials made unlawful representations to an Indigenous work hire company at the site for CPB Contractors’ $761 million contract for the Monash Freeway upgrade.
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