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Ex-James Estate Wines boss ‘manufactured’ evidence in $14M dispute with ANZ, court says
Allens 2019-07-05 5:24 pm By Amelia Birnie

A judge has dismissed failed winemaker David James latest bid to overturn a $14 million guarantor judgment against him and in favour of ANZ, saying much of his sworn evidence was “manufactured” and “obviously tailored to suit his case”.

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Drunks and prostitutes: Down N’ Out trade mark evokes Sin City, not In-N-Out, court told
Baker McKenzie 2019-07-03 8:48 pm By Miklos Bolza

Sydney’s Down N’ Out Burgers has rejected claims that it appropriated the trade mark of US burger chain In-N-Out, telling a court at the close of trial that the founders were inspired by the success of the American company but wanted to evoke the idea of Sin City, not speedy service.

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A2 Milk takes Lion Dairy to court over ‘True A2’ trade mark
Baker McKenzie 2019-06-27 2:07 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The A2 Milk Company is appealing a ruling that granted rival Lion Dairy’s opposition to its application to trade mark the phrase ‘True A2″ for its milk products, as it combats efforts by other milk companies to block it from using marks that allegedly imply its products have unique characteristics.

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Red Rich Fruits amends contracts with growers amid ACCC concerns
Competition & Consumer Protection 2019-06-25 5:25 pm By Amelia Birnie

Australian fresh fruit trader Red Rich Fruits has agreed to change potentially unfair contract terms that forced growers to provide credits for rejected fruit, amid concerns by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission of widespread non-compliance in the industry.

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Domino’s hit with underpayment class action
Class Actions 2019-06-25 1:31 pm By Amelia Birnie

Domino’s Pizza says it will defend a class action filed against it on behalf of thousands of delivery drivers and in-store workers who were allegedly systemically underpaid by franchisees over a five-year period.

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Murray Goulburn pays $42M to settle shareholder class action
Class Actions 2019-06-24 8:55 pm By Amelia Birnie

Dairy supplier Murray Goulburn has agreed to pay $42 million to settle one of two shareholder class actions over a 2016 profit forecast revision that sent the co-op’s unit price falling more than 40 per cent in five days. 

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Mark Elliott’s firm appeals costs ruling in Treasury Wine class action
Appeals 2019-06-24 8:38 pm By Miklos Bolza

A firm owned by solicitor Mark Elliot has launched an appeal challenging costs orders made against it in a stayed class action against winemaker Treasury Wine Estates.

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Judge crushes Monster Energy’s opposition to monster wheel trade marks
Bruce Caine 2019-06-21 10:05 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has allowed a company associated with leading tyre retailer Bob Jane T-Mart to register three trade marks for its brand of Monster alloy wheels, dismissing claims from US energy drink giant Monster Energy that allowing the registration would lead to confusion.

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US seafood giant Trident loses appeal in trade mark row with Aussie food company
Food and Beverage 2019-06-20 11:20 pm By Christine Caulfield

US-based Trident Seafoods has lost a Federal Court fight with an Australian-based Asian food company over three trade marks for the word ‘Trident’.

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Ex-James Estate Wines boss takes another shot at ANZ in $14M dispute
Allens 2019-06-20 9:27 pm By Amelia Birnie

Failed winemaker David James has launched a fresh bid to overturn a $14 million judgment for ANZ against him, telling a court he is still pursuing the bank after six years because the dispute has “taken his life’s work”.

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