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Qantas sues former executive over new role at Virgin
Qantas has filed a lawsuit against a former executive who has taken a senior role at competitor Virgin seeking to delay his May start date.
CIMIC Group unit hit with underpayments class action
Engineering company UGL Limited is facing an employment class action on behalf of casual aluminium construction and manufacturing workers who were allegedly underpaid for over three years.
Judge orders penalties of $1.4M in ASIC’s case against Dover Financial
A judge has ordered that defunct Dover Financial Advisors and its former director pay $1.4 million in penalties for creating a misleading client protection policy he described as “an exercise in Orwellian doublespeak.”
Barrister in hot water over inappropriate conduct of ‘sexual character’
A NSW barrister who allegedly pushed an assistant clerk’s head while making a sexual remark at a professional dinner is facing disciplinary action for unsatisfactory professional conduct.
Fuji Xerox loses bid to throw out ACCC’s case over small biz contracts
A judge has refused to summarily dismiss proceedings brought by the ACCC against office supply company Fuji Xerox over allegedly unfair contracts with small businesses.
Viagogo wins stay of $7M penalty after evidence of COVID-19’s ‘catastrophic’ impact
Crying poor during COVID-19, Viagogo has won a temporary stay of a $7 million penalty imposed by a court that found the ticket reseller misled customers on an “industrial scale”.
V Energy maker accuses market newcomer of infringing its ‘V’ trade marks
The manufacturer of V Energy drinks has taken a competitor to court for allegedly infringing its unregistered “V” trade mark and engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct.
David Leyonhjelm loses appeal of $120,000 defamation award to Sarah Hanson-Young  
Former senator David Leyonhjelm has lost his appeal of a ruling ordering him to pay $120,000 to Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young for defaming her in a series of interviews in 2018.
Clough Limited can’t claim $15M in taxes from cancellation of employee entitlements, court rules
Construction company Clough Limited cannot claim over $15 million paid to employees for cancellation of their shares and options as a tax deduction, with a judge dismissing the Perth-based company’s appeal of a decision from the Commissioner of Taxation.
Dentons lures construction ace, as firm eyes 25% growth in partner ranks
Dentons has snagged one partner and four lawyers from a Perth law firm to join its recovery and restructuring team, as part of its ambitious 2021 growth strategy.