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A judge has found that dairy processor Lactalis Australia breached a mandatory industry code between farmers and processors requiring it to publish milk supply contracts on its website.
Ex-Orix boss drops fight over set-off defence
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The sacked CEO of Orix Australia has abandoned his challenge to a ruling allowing a set-off defence for the fleet management company in his case for unpaid leave entitlements and penalties.
Class action numbers hit four-year low, but securities cases rise: report
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The past financial year saw 54 class actions filed in Australia — the lowest number since 2017/2018, a new report shows.
Mayfair’s James Mawhinney wins reversal of 20-year ban
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The founder of beleaguered investment group Mayfair 101, James Mawhinney, has won an appeal against a decision that saw him banned from soliciting funds or promoting any financial product for 20 years.
‘Most regrettable’: Mawhinney’s incompetence claims against lawyers don’t come close, judges say
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Despite scoring a win Thursday in his appeals court battle with ASIC, Mayfair 101’s James Mawhinney was criticized for his “spurious” claims against solicitors and counsel acting for him.
Oil company ‘holding a gun to court’s head’ to delay $328M East Timor dispute, judge says
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Lighthouse Corporation was holding “a gun to the head” of the court in seeking to adjourn a $480,000 bid for security in a dispute with East Timor over $328 million in alleged losses from a failed fuel supply agreement, a judge has said.
Account manager accuses Cisco of sexual harassment, discrimination
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IT company Cisco has been hit with a suit by an account manager who alleges she faced sexual harassment and discrimination at the hands of a veteran employee whose behaviour was “well known” to senior management.
Judge won’t bar Mineralogy from relitigating dropped claims against CITIC
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Mineralogy has secured unconditional court approval to drop one of the “battle fronts” in its war with CITIC units Sino Iron and Korean Steel, with a judge refusing to impose a “price” on the discontinuance in the form of an undertaking not to revive the claims.
Noni B owner pays up over ‘ACCC approved’ products
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Noni B owner Mosaic Brands has paid $266,400 in fines after allegedly misleading customers about selling “FDA approved” face masks and “ACCC approved” hot water bottles.
Fonterra victory over vegan dairy patent challenged in court
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Animal-free dairy and protein company Perfect Day is trying again to patent a composition that it says makes superior vegan cheese and butter, after New Zealand dairy company Fonterra succeeded in opposing its bid to patent the invention.