Privacy & Cybersecurity
IVF provider Genea to face representative complaint over data breach
A class action law firm is set to file a representative complaint against fertility services provider Genea over a data breach that led to sensitive patient information being published on the dark web.
Intellectual Property
Newron wins discovery for potential suit over Parkinson’s drug Xadago
Suspecting infringement of patents for its Parkinson's drug, Xadago, biopharmaceutical company Newron has won preliminary discovery of documents from generic drug maker Arrotex Pharmaceuticals.
Class Actions
Group members to get half of $110M BHP shareholder class action settlement
The funder and law firms that ran a shareholder class action against BHP over the collapse of the company's Samarco Fundão dam in Brazil will seek approval for deductions that will see half of the $110 million settlement go to group members.
Intellectual Property
Isuzu’s appeal falls short in trade secrets spat with Directed Electronics
Isuzu has lost an appeal bid to shut down a lawsuit by car alarm company Directed Electronics over alleged trade secrets theft, after an earlier case left it with a $169 million damages bill.
ASIC
ASIC wins OK to pursue case against Solve My Debt despite liquidation
The corporate cop has won court approval to proceed with a consumer suit against debt manager Solve My Debt, despite the company falling into liquidation.
Insurance
Barry Nilsson raids DLA Piper to scale up insurance practice
Barry Nilsson has executed on its strategic growth agenda with the recruitment of six new principals and their teams from DLA Piper in a major boost to its insurance and health practice.
Business of Law
Gadens recruits Slater & Gordon partner for workplace disputes team
Gadens has poached a Slater & Gordon partner with expertise in workplace disputes to join its team in Queensland.
Class Actions
Strip search class action says NSW trying again to declass case
A class action against NSW over festival strip searches says the state is attempting, again, to declass the proceeding after the lead applicant was awarded $93,000 in damages.
Employment
CBRE hits back at claims employee was falsely accused of killing rabbit
CBRE has denied taking unlawful adverse action against an employee who alleges he was forced to continue working with a manager who falsely accused him of killing his rabbit and asked him which female coworkers he would have sex with.
M&A
Mayne Pharma, Cosette merger in doubt after Treasurer flags concerns
Mayne Pharma is facing a new hurdle in its plans to merge with US drug maker Cosette, with the Treasurer flagging it may block the $672 million deal.
