ACCC raises concerns about Qube’s plan to buy Melbourne terminal operator

Posted on 2024-10-242024-10-24 by Cindy Cameronne

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Qube’s proposed acquisition of the Melbourne International Roro & Auto Terminal could prevent rivals from competing effectively, the ACCC has said.

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Lawyer found to have yelled at opposing solicitor can’t appeal sacking

Posted on 2024-10-24 by Andy Sidler

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A family lawyer can’t appeal a decision that found her dismissal was justified after she gamed her employer’s time recording system and yelled at an opposing solicitor.

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Coles dodges iFit challenge to Perform powerbar brand

Posted on 2024-10-242024-10-25 by Sam Matthews

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Coles has defeated a trade mark challenge to its Perform brand of sports nutrition products by a sports equipment company.

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Bayer’s patents for blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto invalid: court

Posted on 2024-10-232024-10-24 by Sam Matthews

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Bayer has lost its battle to protect top-selling blood thinner Xarelto from generic competition, with the Full Court finding two patents for the drug are invalid.

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Coles, Woolworths say ACCC’s dodgy discounts case ‘just misconceived’

Posted on 2024-10-232024-10-24 by Cindy Cameronne

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Coles and Woolworths have hit back at the ACCC’s claims they advertised “illusory” discounts, pointing the finger at inflation and higher supply costs.

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INPEX can cross-examine AkzoNobel’s lawyers over ‘inadequate’ discovery

Posted on 2024-10-232024-10-24 by Cindy Cameronne

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INPEX has won a bid to cross-examine AkzoNobel’s solicitors about discovery at the end of an 11-week trial over allegedly defective paint used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project.

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QBE made empty promises on policy discounts, ASIC says in new case

Posted on 2024-10-232024-10-24 by Christine Caulfield

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The corporate regulator has brought court action against QBE Insurance alleging it misled over half a million customers over policy discounts.

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Bruce Lehrmann clears hurdle to appeal defamation loss

Posted on 2024-10-232024-10-25 by Sam Matthews

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A cash-strapped Bruce Lehrmann has dodged a bid by Ten for $200,000 to pursue his appeal of a judgment that found he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins.

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Enviro group loses appeal over planned burns in greater glider habitat

Posted on 2024-10-232024-10-24 by Cindy Cameronne

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An environmental group has lost a court challenge to controlled burns in the state’s Strathbogie Forest, despite arguing they would destroy the habitat of the endangered Southern greater glider.

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Couple wins suit over ‘misleading’ $9.6M South Yarra apartment sale

Posted on 2024-10-232024-10-24 by Sam Matthews

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A Melbourne couple has won their case over a “deliberately misleading” rendering of a $9.6 million South Yarra apartment.

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