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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.
Pawn shop facing class action loses bid for pro bono lawyers
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A pawn shop facing a class action lawsuit from customers who claim it gave them loans with annual interest rates of 480 per cent has failed to secure a court referral for pro bono lawyers.
Baker McKenzie, others win $3.5M security in Armour takeover case
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A shareholder and creditor of failed energy company Armour Group will have to front $3.5 million in security in its case against law firm Baker McKenzie and others ahead of an upcoming trial.
Novartis appeals IP win for Pharmacor over blood pressure drug
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Pharmaceutical giant Novartis is challenging the loss of its case against Sydney-based generics company Pharmacor over a patent for heart medication Entresto.
Allens advises on green bank’s $1.9B investment in Transgrid projects
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Allens has advised Clean Energy Finance Corporation on a $1.9 billion investment in two Transgrid projects, one of which will connect Snowy Hydro 2.0 with Sydney and regional NSW.
Pinsent Masons nabs lawyers from DLA Piper, Norton Rose
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Pinsent Masons has hired two special counsel to boost its corporate and planning and environment practice areas.