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Kleenex flushable wipes an ‘environmental catastophe’, ACCC tells court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched its opening volley against consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark Australia, saying its Kleenex 'flushable' wipes were unsuitable for sewers and septic tanks and an "enormous burden" on the Australian wastewater system.
Shareholders to contest Bellamy’s cost-capping bid in class actions
A sought-after court order by organic baby food maker Bellamy's to limit legal costs in two class actions won't come without a fight, a barrister for the shareholders said Friday.
Cargill wins bid to call King & Wood Mallesons solicitor as a witness
A judge has granted Cargill Australia's request to call a King & Wood Mallesons solicitor that represented Viterra as a witness in the epic trial over the $420 million sale of Viterra's Joe White business to Cargill in 2013.
Judge questions size of Westpac’s $35M settlement with ASIC
A Federal Court judge on Monday held off on approving Westpac's $35 million settlement with the corporate watchdog over responsible lending law breaches, saying the amount seemed too high.
VisionSearch takes final shot at ObjectiVision’s ‘limited’ case
ObjectiVision has presented a "limited" and "debatable" case that its source code for a glaucoma testing device was copied, the Federal Court heard Thursday as the trial in a four-year spat with the University of Sydney over IP rights came to a close.
Motorola says Hytera misled court, wins discovery request
Motorola Solutions says Hytera Communications misled the Federal Court about key decision makers involved in the development of radio products which it claims infringe three of its patents.
Sirtex buyout sparks insolvency fears by class action
Concerns that the proposed acquisition of Sirtex Medical by a Chinese private equity firm would leave the company with insufficient funds to cover a settlement or judgement in a class action were eased Wednesday, after a barrister said the takeover would leave the company with just under $1 billion in assets.
Westpac to pay $35M to settle ASIC case over automated home loans
Westpac will pay $35 million to settle a case brought by ASIC alleging the bank breached responsible lending laws through its automated home loan system, the largest civil penalty ever awarded under the National Credit Act.
Westpac close to settling ASIC’s responsible lending case
A trial set to begin Monday morning in ASIC's landmark case against Westpac alleging the bank breached responsible lending laws was postponed amid settlement talks, which were expected to continue into the evening.
Judge wants ‘something to happen’ in slow-moving CFMMEU whistleblower case
A judge on Friday bemoaned the slow progress of an unfair dismissal suit brought against the CFMMEU by two whistleblowers, telling lawyers at a hearing Friday he wanted "something to happen" in the case