Most Recent
Corelogic again seeks to block copyright case over data scraping
Bianca Kabel 2022-12-02 1:24 pm By Sam Matthews

Property data analytics firm CoreLogic is taking aim again at a lawsuit accusing it of unauthorised scraping of confidential information from building information provider BCI Media’s copyright-protected leads platform, months after a judge found the case was “defective and deficient”.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

AAT president resigns amid controversy over appointments
Courts 2022-12-01 5:48 pm By Sam Matthews

The president of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has resigned only eight months after her appointment to the top job by the former federal government.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Crikey planned media blitz over Murdoch feud to up subscriptions, court told
Clarissa Amato 2022-12-01 5:29 pm By Sam Matthews

News outlet Crikey has handed over internal documents showing its plans to mount a marketing campaign portraying itself as the victim in a “David and Goliath” battle with Fox News CEO Lachlan Murdoch over an allegedly defamatory article about the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, a court has heard.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Vagisal maker Combe hits rival with IP suit over Vagisan
Ashurst 2022-11-30 6:00 pm By Sam Matthews

The maker of Vagisil personal care products has filed a trade mark suit against pharmaceuticals and cosmetic company Dr Wolff over its new line of Vagisan products, arguing the name is likely to confuse consumers.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

‘Widespread and serious’: AUSTRAC takes aim at Star over money laundering compliance
AUSTRAC 2022-11-30 3:39 pm By Sam Matthews

AUSTRAC has filed Federal Court action against Star Entertainment, alleging “widespread and serious non-compliance” with anti-money laundering laws.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Murdoch flags ‘massive dispute about privilege’ in Crikey defamation battle
Clarissa Amato 2022-11-30 3:22 pm By Sam Matthews

A “massive dispute about privilege” is on the cards in the defamation row between Fox News CEO Lachlan Murdoch and news outlet Crikey over an article about the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

‘Inspired by Kanye West’: Melbourne restaurant relies on disclaimers in IP lawsuit
Entertainment 2022-11-29 5:24 pm By Sam Matthews

A Melbourne restaurant has defended a lawsuit brought by Kanye West for alleged unauthorised use of his name and likeness, pointing to disclaimers to show it did not mislead consumers about any affiliation with the controversial rapper.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

‘Banks aren’t perfect’: Judge tosses ASIC’s case against CBA over monthly account fees
ASIC 2022-11-29 4:50 pm By Sam Matthews

ASIC has lost a case accusing the Commonwealth Bank of Australia of hitting customers with $55 million in unauthorised fees, with a judge finding that nearly 1 million customers charged the fees should have known that even banks “sometimes make mistakes”.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

22 firms launch group to advise businesses on human rights
Business of Law 2022-11-29 3:22 am By Sam Matthews

A coalition of global law firms have joined together to launch an association to advise businesses on adopting better human rights practices.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Law firm’s fees trimmed in Drakes employment class action
Adero Law 2022-11-28 9:30 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has cut at least $170,000 from the fees sought by a law firm running a class action on behalf of Drakes Supermarkets store managers who were allegedly underpaid — the same firm that saw its fees reduced in two similar class actions.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?