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Hytera ordered to hand over ‘stolen’ Motorola code
Cameron Moore 2018-12-18 5:33 pm By Miklos Bolza

Hytera Communications has been ordered to hand over source code that Motorola Solutions claims was stolen by three employees who jumped ship between the companies.

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Leyonhjelm wants details on Sarah Hanson-Young’s sex life
Defamation 2018-12-18 5:10 pm By Miklos Bolza

Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm, who is facing a defamation lawsuit by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, is planning to compel Hanson-Young to describe her sexual relations with men.

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Bellamy’s ‘very ambitious’ in bid for $4.5M cost cap, judge says
Class Actions 2018-12-17 10:17 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge looked dimly Monday on a pitch by baby food maker Bellamy’s to limit to $4.5 million the costs incurred by the law firms leading joint class actions against the company, saying the request was “very ambitious”.

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High Court to hear mortgage aggregator share transfer dispute
Appeals 2018-12-17 9:29 pm By Miklos Bolza

The High Court has granted special leave to mortgage aggregator Connective in a dispute between the firm’s founder and major shareholders over a transfer of one-third of the company’s shares, in a case that could clarify whether litigation should be considered a prohibited form of financial assistance under the Corporations Act.

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Judge spurs ASIC to mediate in NAB fees for no service case
Financial Services 2018-12-17 3:23 pm By Miklos Bolza

A judge has pushed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission into mediation with two NAB wealth management units in its case over $100 million in fees for no service, despite the regulator’s contention that mediation is not the best way to move the case forward.

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Judge OKs social media-only opt out notice in breast implant class action
Barry Nilsson Lawyers 2018-12-14 4:29 pm By Miklos Bolza

A judge overseeing a class action against The Cosmetic Institute over allegedly botched breast implants has agreed to an opt out notice that will be sent to class members only through Facebook and Instagram.

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Scenic Tours takes class action damages ruling to High Court
Alister Abadee 2018-12-14 4:17 pm By Miklos Bolza

Scenic Tours wants the High Court to weigh in on a mixed ruling that left the luxury cruise company facing economic damages in a class action alleging they misled customers who were forced to take the bus.

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ASIC wins High Court battle in Prime Trust saga
Appeals 2018-12-13 8:31 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has largely prevailed on appeal to the High Court in its case against former directors of collapsed retirement village owner Prime Trust, including former federal health minister Michael Wooldridge. 

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Hytera wins bid to postpone Motorola copyright case
Cameron Moore 2018-12-13 1:58 pm By Miklos Bolza

Hytera Communications has won its bid to have a new copyright case brought against it by rival Motorola Solutions heard separately from a patent infringement trial scheduled to begin in July next year.

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Network 10 drops Boss name after legal action by Fairfax
Baker McKenzie 2018-12-12 10:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A month after Network 10 vowed to fiercely defend against a trade mark infringement case by Fairfax Media over its new ’10 Boss’ logo, the TV broadcaster has agreed to drop the name.

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