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Seven Network sues 7-Eleven in escalating trade mark feud
7-Eleven 2021-10-15 3:37 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

Seven Network is seeking to remove several trade marks and logos registered to 7-Eleven, in a lawsuit filed just three months after the convenience store won its bid to have the broadcaster’s ‘7NOW’ mark removed.

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ASIC launches action against Insurance Australia over $60M in promised discounts
ASIC 2021-10-15 12:07 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accused the largest general insurer in Australia of short-changing its customers a staggering $60 million in promised discounts, according to action launched in the Federal Court on Friday.

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High Court judgment sparks concern for isolated judges
Courts 2021-10-14 9:04 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

A recent High Court ruling that condemned communication between trial judges and barristers outside of court could have dire consequences, including further isolation for members of the bench, experts warn.

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Former CoCo Joy boss charged with running company while disqualified
ASIC 2021-10-14 1:15 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

The former CEO of failed coconut water venture CoCo Joy, which once sponsored the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles NRL team, faces charges he managed the company while disqualified due to bankruptcy.

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Hall & Wilcox nabs two Big Six lawyers to grow employment practice
Business of Law 2021-10-14 11:35 am By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

Independent Australian law firm Hall & Wilcox has nabbed “high calibre” employment lawyers from Corrs Chambers Westgarth and King & Wood Mallesons as it seeks to expand its presence in Western Australia.

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Court smooths over Botox trade mark dispute with Freezeframe injunction
Angus Lang 2021-10-13 8:47 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

Botox drug maker Allergan has secured an injunction against a Sydney-based cosmetics company which sought to “leverage” the reputation of the well-known injectable to sell its Freezeframe line of anti-aging topical creams.

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Little River Band secures injunction in IP suit over alleged Spotify hack
Intellectual Property 2021-10-13 12:25 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

Australian rock band Little River Band has secured an injunction against an Adelaide-based record label accused of hijacking the band’s Spotify accounts on behalf of disgruntled former band members.

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ASIC strips embattled accountant Vanda Gould of financial services licence
ASIC 2021-10-12 6:11 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled the licence of embattled former accountant Vanda Gould.

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CBA’s Colonial agrees to $20M penalty for misleading MySuper statements
ASIC 2021-10-12 5:43 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

The Commonwealth Bank’s wealth management unit has agreed to cough up $20 million in penalties for misleading thousands of fund members during the transition to MySuper accounts, but steadfastly maintains its conduct was not part of a “nefarious” plot for profits.

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ASIC takes superannuation trustee Diversa to court
ASIC 2021-10-11 4:14 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched court proceedings against superannuation trustee Diversa for allegedly failing to take appropriate action in response to a financial advisor who was under investigation.

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