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Zip Co wants the High Court to weigh in on the defence of honest concurrent use in trade mark infringement cases, pointing to a “glaring inconsistency” between two recent rulings.
Andrew Roberts pitches $17.4M cash injection as part of DOCA
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The administrators of Roberts Co have recommended that creditors accept a deal from founder Andrew Roberts that would see a cash contribution of $17.4 million to release Roberts and others from any claims.
Keystone’s $150M case against developers to continue despite possible charges
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A judge has rejected bids by former Keystone director Paul Chiodo and developer Robert Filippini to stay a $150 million suit, citing investors’ interests as a “powerful” factor weighing against the stay.
Sand importer seeking $300M says it was ‘strung along’ by NSW Port Authority
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A defunct sand importer has told a court that it was “strung along” by the Port of Authority of NSW over an agreement to build a multi-user facility in Glebe Island, alleging the government-owned corporation is liable for $300 million in damages for unconscionable conduct.
Queensland childcare centre loses challenge to payment ruling under $11M contract
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Childcare centre Bright Days is on the hook for a $1 million payment to builder ATG under an $11 million construction contract, after a judge rejected its argument that an adjudicator’s decision not to determine a payment application due to a perceived conflict of interest was a determination of the application.
Damages issue sent back to referee in ‘mega-litigation’ over Ichthys LNG coating
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In “mega-litigation” over allegedly defective anti-corrosive coating used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project, a judge has handballed an issue raised by Japanese oil company Inpex about damages calculations back to a referee.
Renewable hydrogen first product up for certification under GO regime
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The federal government is seeking feedback on its proposed GO emissions accounting scheme, which will certify the provenance of low-emissions products and renewable electricity, starting with ‘green’ hydrogen.
Rex administrators win more time to negotiate airline’s sale
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A judge has approved a bid by administrators of Rex to delay the next creditors’ meeting to continue talks with several potential buyers of the regional airline.
With its ‘significant’ reputation, IMDb wins challenge to Zumedia trade mark
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Movie database giant IMDb has won a stoush with media company Zumedia, with IP Australia finding Zumedia’s ‘DMDb’ trade mark was likely to cause confusion.
Mamamia, News Corp taken to court over medicinal cannabis ads
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration has dragged Mamamia and News Corp-owned Body + Soul magazine to Federal Court over alleged unlawful medicinal cannabis advertising.