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The judge overseeing an $100 million class action against NAB over the collapse of Walton Construction has rejected the bank’s bid for soft class closure ahead of mediation.
Ord Minnett lobs cross-claim against former executive
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Wealth investment firm Ord Minnett has filed a cross-claim arguing a former executive who claims he was sacked for complaining about a $110,000 cut in his pay imposed after ASIC slapped the firm with a penalty for breaching market rules.
Pakistan to oppose India’s latest bid for ‘Basmati’ trade mark
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The Pakistani government’s opposition to India’s attempt to register a composite ‘Basmati’ trade mark will go on despite filing delays, with a delegate finding it was in the public interest to allow the opposition.
IP network startup wins injunction against employee who joined rival
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A former employee of internet service provider Broadband Solutions has been slapped with an injunction restraining his use of company materials and engagement with competitors, with a judge finding it is likely he breached confidentiality clauses.
White & Case continues strategic growth with real estate partner in Sydney
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White & Case has snagged a partner from Maddocks with more than 25 years of experience in corporate real estate to assist the firm on global transactions and restructurings.
Second class action against Quintis wants settlement half to cover legal costs
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Citing the significant time and costs invested in the litigation, the applicant in the second filed class action over the collapse of Quintis wants his half of a $4.37 million settlement with the sandalwood producer to fund ongoing costs in what remains of the case.
Lawyer, as well as paid agent, can represent party in workplace dispute, FWC says
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A full bench of the Fair Work Commission has found that a party may be granted leave to be represented by both a paid agent and a lawyer, rejecting an appeal by the CFMEU in a dispute with BMD Group.
Tesla CEO Robyn Denholm did not use ‘Wollemi’ trade marks, court told
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CBA-backed climate venture capital firm Wollemi says that Tesla CEO Robyn Denholm did not use ‘Wollemi’ and ‘Wollemi Capital’ as trade marks “at any point in time”, as it seeks to defeat Denholm’s appeal of a decision which rejected her family office’s opposition to registration of the marks.
Spain loses appeal over security after refusing to pay $200M judgment
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The Kingdom of Spain must pay $56,000 in security to bring its challenge in a long-running dispute over whether it must pay a $200 million arbitral award to two renewable energy investors.
Courtenay House director slapped with 11-year sentence for $180M Ponzi scheme
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Courtenay House director Tony Iervasi has been sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges connected to a $180 million Ponzi scheme that duped hundreds of investors.