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The Port Authority of NSW has been sued by a sand importer for allegedly acting unconscionably when it terminated a lease agreement over a development at Glebe Island in Sydney.
Privilege ruling in Noumi case could hamper ASIC investigations, regulator says
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ASIC has argued a recent ruling that found Noumi waived privilege over a PwC report by providing it to the regulator could dissuade people from voluntarily disclosing information during investigations and cause a “loss of public benefit” if allowed to stand.
McDonald’s says it can set off claims in class action over unpaid pre-shift work
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McDonald’s has hit back at a class action over alleged unpaid work done by managers before and after shifts, saying it paid more than the minimum entitlements and is entitled to set off those payments against claims for compensation.
Otsuka defends validity of injectable Abilify patent, accuses Sun Pharma of infringement
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical has hit back at suit filed by Indian generics company Sun Pharma seeking to invalidate its patent for blockbuster antipsychotic Abilify, filing a cross-claim seeking to restrain Sun Pharma from infringing the patent with a generic version of the drug.
Email with paraphrased legal advice privileged, FWC finds in union’s multi-employer deal row
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The Fair Work Commission has found in favour of a union in its bid to keep an email containing legal advice confidential amid a stoush with Peabody Energy and other mining companies over a proposed multi-enterprise agreement.
Rugby Australia faces potential court action over Melbourne Rebels axing
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Rugby Australia faces a possible legal fight following its decision to bar the Melbourne Rebels from participating in the 2025 Super rugby Pacific competition, after a private consortium failed to convince the league of the Rebels’ financial viability.
Successful discrimination suit against fintechs could shift ‘debanking’ trend
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A Melbourne sex worker has discontinued his discrimination claim against two financial service providers that denied him an EFTPOS machine, on the proviso that the companies will not refuse services to customers engaged in lawful sex work.
Rio Tinto faces class action probe for alleged harassment, discrimination at mine sites
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Mining giant Rio Tinto faces a potential class action over allegations of sex discrimination and sexual harassment at mine sites in Australia, following a report that made “disturbing” findings about the company’s workplace culture.
Honda’s abandonment of dealership model not unconscionable, judge finds
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A Melbourne car dealer has largely lost a consumer law case against Honda Australia over its decision to abandon a dealership model, but is set to receive compensation for over 2,600 new vehicles it could have sold if Honda hadn’t ended its five-year contract early.
PwC, former acting CEO sued for defamation by ousted partner
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A former PricewaterhouseCoopers partner has brought defamation proceedings over public statements he alleges falsely linked him to the tax leaks scandal that rocked the professional services firm last year.