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Minetek wants lawyers to hand over USB devices as its mulls lawsuit against ex-employee
Bird & Bird 2021-07-15 6:47 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

Global mine technology company Minetek is considering a lawsuit against a former employee who may have unlawfully used confidential company information, a court has heard.

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Judge admonished for ‘complete lack of intellectual engagement’ in migration case
Appeals 2021-07-15 2:18 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney

A Federal Court judge has admonished Federal Circuit Court Judge Sandy Street for “a complete lack of intellectual engagement” in considering whether an Indian migrant engaged in a sham marriage in order to stay in Australia.

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Apple will take fight with Epic Games to the High Court
ACCC 2021-07-09 9:53 am By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Apple plans to appeal the Full Federal Court’s decision that Epic Games’ misuse of market power lawsuit over it App Store terms should be heard in Australia because the case raises issues of “fundamental public interest”.

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Court finds Ford PowerShift cars defective, in victory for class action
Allens 2021-06-29 1:24 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

In a win for a long-running class action against US auto giant Ford on behalf of owners of 70,000 vehicles, a judge has found that cars installed with PowerShift transmissions were defective.

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In victory for ACCC, Full Court tosses Geowash execs’ ‘ill-founded’ appeal
ACCC 2021-06-23 11:49 am By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Two executives of failed car washing franchise Geowash have failed in their attempt to overturn a $2.7 million penalty for overcharging and misleading franchisees, with the Full Court finding they had engaged in “a consistent pattern of conduct which was deceitful and dishonest”.

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Full Court warned sending Epic Games lawsuit against Apple to California would have ‘chilling effect’
ACCC 2021-06-09 4:41 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Video game developer Epic Games has asked the Full Federal Court to overturn an “illogical” decision sending its competition lawsuit against Apple to California, saying the move would have a “chilling effect” on the enforcement of Australia’s competition laws.

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Google wants say on whether Epic battle with Apple should be heard in Australia
ACCC 2021-05-12 3:43 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Internet search giant Google wants to weigh in on an appeal over whether Epic Games’ lawsuit accusing Apple of abusing its dominance in the app store marketplace should be heard in Australia, as the ACCC wins its bid to intervene in the case.

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Full Court to hear Epic’s challenge to Apple dispute being heard in the US
Appeals 2021-04-16 11:58 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Fortnite game maker Epic Games has appealed a judge’s decision to send its misuse of market power case against Apple to California, in a significant case with implications for whether Australian companies can litigate disputes with tech giants on their home turf.

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Garuda drops appeal of $19M penalty in ACCC cartel case, agrees to pay in instalments
ACCC 2021-04-16 10:59 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

Indonesia’s PT Garuda has withdrawn a challenge to a $19 million penalty imposed for its part in a global airline cartel, but the airline has reached an agreement with the ACCC to pay the fine in instalments.

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Judge sends Epic’s competition dispute with Apple to California
ACCC 2021-04-09 11:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

A judge has found that a clause in Apple’s agreement with developers requires that Fortnite game developer Epic Games litigate a closely watched competition lawsuit against the tech giant on its home turf. 

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