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Rebel Wilson’s $4.75M defamation payout slashed
A record $4.75 million defamation payout to Australian actor Rebel Wilson was cut to $600,000 on Thursday by the Victorian Court of Appeal after a challenge by magazine publisher Bauer Media.
Bicycle giant appeals IP Australia rejection of ‘Condor’ TM
Australian bicycle manufacturer Reid Cycles is appealing an IP Australia decision to reject its application for the Condor trade mark after a successful opposition by UK-based Condor Cycles.
S&P, ANZ reach deal in class actions over toxic CDOs
S&P Global Ratings and ANZ Banking Group have agreed to settle seven class actions over toxic financial products given healthy credit ratings ahead of the global financial crisis.
High Court says Milorad Trkulja can sue Google for defamation
The High Court of Australia ruled Wednesday that Google can be sued for defamation by a man whose image popped up in an internet search of 'Melbourne criminal underworld'.
Aspen settles patent case over generic Lexapro
Generic pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharma has resolved a patent infringement case brought by the maker of the anti-depressant Lexapro, according to a Federal Court order Tuesday.
Chinese billionaire calls out ‘fake news’ at Fairfax defamation trial
Chinese billionaire and philanthropist Dr Chau Chak Wing launched a tirade against the media and "fake news" from the witness stand Tuesday on the first day of trial in his defamation case against Fairfax Media.
F. Hoffman La-Roche wins injunction in biologics patent case
A judge has granted F. Hoffman La-Roche's request for a temporary order blocking Sandoz from making or selling a biosimilar version of its patented biologic used to treat various cancers and rheumatoid arthritis.
Unlockd goes into voluntary administration, blames Google
Advertising technology company Unlockd has gone into voluntary administration, blaming Google's threats to remove the startup's apps from its marketplace for its fall.
Murray Goulburn boss can’t delay mediation in ACCC case
A judge has dismissed a bid by former Murray Goulburn boss Gary Helou to push off mediation in an action brought by the ACCC, ruling that the ex-executive's trip to China was no reason to delay possible resolution of the case.
Government gets ok to amend defence mid-trial in home insulation class action
The government has won court approval to amend its defence mid-trial in a class action brought by businesses alleging they were harmed when the Rudd Government cancelled a program that subsidised home insulation installations during the economic downturn.