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The High Court has declined to weigh in on the patentability of software, rejecting e-commerce company Rokt’s bid for review of a decision striking down its marketing invention.
GetSwift faces scrutiny over shareholder disclosures ahead of planned Canada move
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ASIC and the applicant in a class action against GetSwift have intervened in an application by the logistics provider to relocate its headquarters to Canada, aiming to ensure shareholders are aware of the potential outcomes of the regulator’s enforcement action, which include banning orders against directors Bane Hunter and Joel Macdonald.
‘The Ben Hur of cartel class actions’: Rate-rigging case comes under attack
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Five investment banks facing a class action for their alleged rigging of foreign exchange rates have slammed the “unclear” and “incredibly vague” case, saying it contains “literally trillions” of possible variations of the cartel agreement allegedly entered into.
Federal Circuit Court confirms death of ‘diligent and determined’ Judge Guy Andrew
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The Federal Circuit Court confirmed the death of Judge Guy Andrew late Thursday, after Queensland police said they found the body of a 55-year-old man, five days after he went missing in Brisbane bushland.
Lawyer raises spectre of criminal charges in Banksia class action fee scandal
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Lawyer Alex Elliott, the son of the mastermind behind an alleged fraudulent scheme by certain members of the legal team in the Banksia class action, has resisted handing over evidence in the case against him, invoking the right to silence in the face of possible criminal charges.
Insurer may be dragged into Banksia class action after death of cost consultant
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The cost consultant joined as a defendant in the trial over alleged misconduct by the Banksia class action legal team has died, the second person implicated in the fee scandal to die this year.
Alsco proposal for Spotless may not wash with ACCC
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised concerns about Alsco’s proposed acquisition of commercial laundry business Spotless Garments, saying the combined entity would have few large competitors.
iSelect to pay $8.5M for misleading consumers about energy plans
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A court has ordered comparison website iSelect to pay $8.5 million in penalties for making misleading representations through its online electricity comparison service and pushing plans to consumers that were not necessarily best suited for them.
ASIC drops investigation into company that filed $10M defamation lawsuit
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has dropped its investigation into trading firm Select Vantage, which brought an unsuccessful $10 million defamation suit against the regulator.
Fifty horse owners saddle up for credibility attack at Zoetis class action trial
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Fifty horse owners may face cross-examination regarding adverse effects allegedly caused by Zoetis’ Hendra virus vaccine, with the company warning a four-week hearing scheduled to begin in March may be insufficient to deal with the horse owners’ evidence.