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A text and data mining exception for artificial intelligence will not be among reforms to Australia’s copyright laws, the Albanese government has confirmed.
‘A call to arms’: ADF hit with class action alleging systemic sexual violence
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The federal government has been hit with a landmark class action seeking redress for women allegedly subjected to systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination while employed at the Australian Defence Force.
JB Hi-Fi can’t get closure in class action over ‘worthless’ warranties
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JB Hi-Fi has lost its bid for soft class closure orders in a class action on behalf of eight million customers, with a judge finding it would likely lead to conflicts of interest and a “post-settlement wave” of late registrations.
EY partner terminated over bar fight loses lawsuit
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An Ernst & Young tax partner who was terminated from the partnership over his involvement in a bar fight has lost his lawsuit against the firm, with a judge finding the partnership agreement extended to private conduct.
Ceerose loses challenge to report in defects fight over lux Sydney high-rise
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The builder and developer of Sydney’s ‘The Eliza’ apartment building have lost their challenge to a referee report that found it was reasonable for the owners to block them from rectifying defects.
Rebel Wilson continues to ‘unapologetically defame’ actress, court told
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Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, who faces a defamation case by actress Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts, continues to “unapologetically defame” MacInnes, the Federal Court heard Friday.
Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza owner hits back at copyright suit over office designs
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The owner of Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza has denied infringing the copyright for office suite drawings by design firm HUB Interiors, saying the firm provided it with a licence and knew the plans might form part of its leasing arrangements with tenants.
Liquidators of NSW prestige homes biz scolded for late funding approval bid
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A judge has criticised the liquidators of a collapsed luxury homes business for a three-month delay in seeking court approval for a litigation funding agreement, warning other liquidators that they should apply for funding in advance.
Minister Watt won’t split proposed overhaul of environment laws
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Environment minister Murray Watt has resisted calls to split proposed legislation that would overhaul the country’s environment laws to allow business-friendly parts of the law to move forward first.
Gilbert + Tobin energy and projects partner heads back to Ashurst
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A partner who has advised on landmark energy and infrastructure projects is headed back to Ashurst, after a two-year stint at Gilbert + Tobin.