Maxim’s injunction bid against ‘uncontrolled’ licensee refused

Posted on 2024-12-162024-12-17 by Cindy Cameronne

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A judge has rejected US publisher Maxim’s bid for an injunction against an Australian business it claims has been engaging in “uncontrolled use” of its intellectual property.

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Lead auditor for collapsed Greensill suspended for multiple failures

Posted on 2024-12-162024-12-18 by Cindy Cameronne

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The lead auditor for the collapsed Greensill group, which was wound up in 2021 with claims over $1.7 billion, has been suspended until June 2026 for failing to adequately carry out his duties.

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Online florist Meg’s Flowers to pay $1M penalty for dodgy ‘local’ claims

Posted on 2024-12-162024-12-17 by Julia Kanapathippillai

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Online florist Meg’s Flowers has been hit with a $1 million penalty for falsely claiming on websites and online ads that it was a local florist.

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NRL referee loses second appeal over alleged unfair sacking

Posted on 2024-12-162024-12-18 by Julia Kanapathippillai

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A former referee who accused the NRL of unfair dismissal has lost a second appeal against a Fair Work Commission decision that found he was not sacked.

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AI rule change may be on cards after lawyers express concerns

Posted on 2024-12-132024-12-17 by Cindy Cameronne

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A NSW Supreme Court judge has hinted there may be changes to a new practice note on the use AI in court proceedings, following complaints about how it applies to discovery and expert evidence.

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Herbert Smith Freehills leaders vote to remove partner over ‘offensive’ tweet

Posted on 2024-12-132024-12-13 by Christine Caulfield

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Herbert Smith Freehills has shown M&A partner Damien Hazard the door after he posted what the firm referred to as a “deeply offensive” tweet.

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Mineral Resources to replead trade secrets case against Destec

Posted on 2024-12-162025-01-17 by Andy Sidler

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Engineering firm Destec has lost its bid to throw out a trade secrets case by Mineral Resources, with a judge giving the mining giant another chance to particularise its claims.

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Ex-MinRes lawyer says she was sacked for complaining about ‘cultural issues’

Posted on 2024-12-132024-12-17 by Sam Matthews

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Mineral Resources and boss Chris Ellison have been hit with a $600,000 suit by a former company lawyer who says she was fired to keep her from making whistleblower disclosures.

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Evolution Mining hit with shareholder class action

Posted on 2024-12-132024-12-14 by Christine Caulfield

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Gold miner Evolution Mining faces a class action over alleged disclosure failures in relation to its Canadian operations.

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Cipla loses bid to cut short Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug patent

Posted on 2024-12-132024-12-17 by Sam Matthews

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Indian drug maker Cipla has lost a challenge to the extension of Novo Nordisk’s patent for Victoza, with a judge rejecting an argument that extensions can be granted only for active ingredients.

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