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ObjectiVision expert under fire in IP dispute with University of Sydney
In a long-running intellectual property fight with the University of Sydney, an expert witness for ophthalmic diagnostic device maker ObjectiVision has been grilled in the witness box over a report that claims parts of the company's AccuMap system was copied.
Aldi tells court union dodging attempts to resolve driver dispute
Supermarket chain Aldi Foods has made several attempts to negotiate with its drivers’ union in a long running industrial dispute, but the union refuses to sit down for talks, a court heard last week.  
ASIC brings criminal case against Clive Palmer
Queensland mining tycoon and former MP Clive Palmer has been hit with a criminal case alleging he violated takeover laws by failing to make an offer after issuing a publicly proposed takeover bid for timeshare business The President's Club Ltd. 
Qantas can’t use lawyer in unfair dismissal case, FWC rules again
Qantas has struck out a second time in a week in a bid to have an outside lawyer represent it in proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, with a commissioner saying Thursday the airline was "more than capable" of representing itself.
General counsel latest to be charged over G8 scandal
A general counsel and a board member of a company linked to embattled G8 Education head Jennifer Joan Hutson are the latest to be charged over the childcare operator's failed takeover bid for a rival.
ANZ to pay $3M after ASIC probe
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited has agreed to pay $3 million after an ASIC investigation found it failed to provide annual reviews to wealth management customers that paid for the service.
Japanese shipping co. pleads guilty in global cartel case
Japan-based global shipper K-Line has pled guilty to its role in a criminal cartel, the second company to admit guilt in Australia in the case.   
Flight Centre fined $12.5M for attempted price-fixing
Flight Centre has been ordered to pay $12.5 million in penalties for making multiple attempts to enter into price-fixing arrangements with three international airlines.
ASIC charges ex-childcare firm head over failed takeover
The former head of childcare provider G8 Education has been slapped with multiple criminal charges for her role in an abandoned takeover bid for rival childcare company Affinity Education.
Judge dismisses ex-Norton Rose lawyer’s arguments for mediation move
A judge on Wednesday issued his reasons for refusing a bid by a former Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer to move scheduled mediation of the case out of Sydney, and he didn't pull any punches.