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The company and chef behind the former French Potts Point fine dining restaurant Metisse have been taken to court for allegedly underpaying two French employees.
Full Court asked to clarify ‘authorised rep’ in ASIC crypto appeal
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ASIC has appealed a decision in its mostly successful case against the issuer of the Qoin crypto coin, challenging an “important” finding on authorised representatives of AFSL holders.
Enviro group’s case against Brunswick Heads developer blows out
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A judge is concerned to manage prejudice to Clarence Property amid a barrage of evidence filed by an environmental group in its challenge to a Brunswick Heads development.
AFT’s patent for cold medication just three drugs ‘in a box’, IP Australia says
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IP Australia has rejected AFT Pharmaceuticals’ bid to patent a combination cold and flu medication, finding the invention was little more than putting three different medications “in a box”.
In another loss for Holding Redlich, veteran enviro partner jumps to Maddocks
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Holding Redlich has lost a veteran environment partner with extensive experience representing government clients and his team to Maddocks, marking the firm’s second lateral loss this week.
With new self-funding model, class action firm’s promise to pay Macquarie’s costs not enough
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With its new business model of self-funding class actions, Maurice Blackburn can’t get by with an undertaking to indemnify Macquarie for its costs if a case over flex commissions fails.
Solicitors can stay on case against Super Retail despite conflict of interest
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Super Retail has lost its bid to restrain Harmers Workplace Lawyers from acting for two former executives, despite a judge finding the firm had a conflict of interest.
Court stays Clive Palmer’s challenge to ASIC examination
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The CDPP and ASIC have succeeded in staying Clive Palmer’s case challenging the lawfulness of a seven-year-old examination, with a judge finding it would fragment criminal cases against the mining magnate.
Class action lodged in High Court on behalf of South Sudanese refugees
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A class action has been filed in the High Court, challenging the detention of South Sudanese refugees in Australian detention centres.
Rugby Australia hit with legal action by Melbourne Rebels
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The directors of the Melbourne Rebels have launched court action against Rugby Australia after the team was cut from next year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition.