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A Queensland trucking company is facing a class action by owners of $2.4 million in cargo aboard a freight train that was derailed in a fatal collision with a truck on New Year’s Eve.
Flex commissions class action judge says expert evidence not for his ‘comfort’
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Expert evidence is not meant to “provide a judge with comfort”, a judge has found in rejecting evidence from two experts in flex commissions class actions against Westpac and Macquarie.
Ashurst launches transformational risk team with former Deloitte, EY partners
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Ashurst has launched a new risk consultation division designed to provide end-to-end support for clients undergoing major transformations, luring three partners from competitors to head it up.
‘Tireless’ prosecutor welcomed to Supreme Court bench
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A former top prosecutor who oversaw the case against George Pell has been hailed for her “thoughtfulness and kindness” as she joins the bench of the Victorian Supreme Court.
IP case over basmati rice to venture into ‘darker corners’ of trade mark law
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The scope of protection for geographical indications will be at issue in India’s appeal of a decision that barred it from registering a trade mark for basmati rice.
ACCC raises concerns about Qube’s plan to buy Melbourne terminal operator
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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.
Lawyer found to have yelled at opposing solicitor can’t appeal sacking
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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.
Coles dodges iFit challenge to Perform powerbar brand
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Coles has defeated a trade mark challenge to its Perform brand of sports nutrition products by a sports equipment company.
Bayer’s patents for blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto invalid: court
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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.
Coles, Woolworths say ACCC’s dodgy discounts case ‘just misconceived’
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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.