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UGL Limited has agreed to pay $438,000 to settle a class action accusing the engineering company of underpaying casual aluminium construction and manufacturing workers over a three year-period.
Barrister found in contempt for repping sons without certificate, but spared conviction
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A Victorian barrister has been found guilty of contempt of court for representing her sons despite an order barring her from legal practice, but a judge dismissed a call by the legal watchdog to record a criminal conviction, saying the lawyer had not been deliberately defiant.
Shaw & Partners advisors barred from contacting Fortrend clients
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Stock broker Fortrend Securities has secured an order prohibiting two former advisors from contacting their old clients while they litigate a dispute alleging the advisors conspired with Shaw & Partners to poach customers.
FWO brings first-ever legal action against franchisor
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has brought its first-ever court proceedings against a franchisor, alleging it is legally responsible for its franchisees’ underpayments of nine workers.
Melbourne craft brewery’s zero carb rival didn’t rip off IP, judge finds
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Melbourne craft beer producer Brick Lane Brewing has lost its lawsuit accusing three companies behind the zero carb Better Beer of ripping off its packaging in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Ashurst nabs two tax partners from Deloitte
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Ashurst has bolstered its Sydney tax practice with the addition of two senior taxation lawyers from Deloitte.
India can’t have trade mark for Basmati rice, IP Australia says
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The Indian government has lost a bid to register a trade mark for the word ‘Basmati’, after an IP Australia delegate found rice growers outside of India had an “equally valid claim” to use the term.
No dice: Crown denied patent for roulette game
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Crown Melbourne has lost a bid to patent a modified roulette game intended to bridge the gap between the European and American versions of the game, with IP Australia finding the invention does not constitute a manner of manufacture.
High Court guts peak indebtedness rule in loss for Gunns creditor
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Liquidators for collapsed forestry giant Gunns Plantations have lost a High Court appeal over $1.2 million in payments to a former supplier that confirmed the so-called peak indebtedness rule does not apply in Australian insolvency law.
A2 Milk wins stay of NZ class action while shareholder case plays out in Victoria
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A2 Milk has succeeded in fending off a second shareholder class action in New Zealand for now, with New Zealand High Court finding that Australia is the more appropriate forum to hear the claims.