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Construction company Impero Pacific Group has been placed into liquidation with a reported $21 million in debts.
Shein, Kmart accused of copying designs of Qld clothing company
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Queensland-based online clothing shop Sabo Skirt has taken 20 companies to court — including fast fashion giant Shein and retailer Kmart — for allegedly selling cheap knockoff versions of its designs.
ACCC seeks $36M penalty against Emma Sleep for misleading discounts
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The consumer watchdog is pushing for a $36 million penalty against Emma Sleep after it admitted to repeatedly misleading consumers about discounts, but the online mattress retailer says a $2 million fine is adequate.
Woolworths must produce Big W closure strategy docs in row with landlord
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A Woolworths entity must hand over documents concerning its plan to close unprofitable Big W stores in a stoush with a Brisbane shopping centre owner over an alleged breach of a 20-year lease.
Qube’s privilege claim in Martinus Rail spat shot down in part
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Martinus Rail has won access to some documents produced in a dispute with logistics company Qube over the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal project, despite claims by the logistics company that the material was privileged.
Vicinity, Ipoh win $470,000 from Galeries Shopping Centre tenant
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Retail property group Vicinity and GIC’s Ipoh have won $470,000 from a former tenant at Sydney’s Galeries Shopping Centre to cover unpaid rent, damages and fitout restoration costs.
Wagners sells industrial portfolio to Ascot Capital for $43M
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Property developer Ascot Capital has acquired a Queensland industrial portfolio from construction materials company Wagners in a $43 million leaseback deal.
10-year-old Ford class action goes back up to appeals court
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A defects class action against Ford that’s been on foot since 2016 is headed to the Full Court again, after a judge recently ruled on two remaining issues in dispute following a High Court ruling on on how reduction in value damages should be calculated.
IP Australia says f*ck yeah to vulgar trade mark
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Saying swear words are now part of the common vernacular, IP Australia has cleared a vitamin company’s foul- mouthed trademark for registration, on the proviso that the branding is restricted to goods aimed at adults.
Appeal filed after judge pans ‘wilful blindness’ by ATO in chasing debt
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The Commonwealth has appealed a ruling that found the ATO knowingly received millions misappropriated by a former Kupang Resources director in order to satisfy a tax debt against him and skewered the office’s “policy of wilful blindness” in pursuit of the debt.