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Ponzi schemer Samra drew funds at ‘near excess’, BankSA admits
Allens 2018-11-21 8:41 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Westpac-owned BankSA has admitted that convicted Ponzi schemer Michael Samra withdrew funds at “near excess” of the bank’s limits and had insufficient money to honour cheques drawn on his company’s bank account.

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Sarah Hanson-Young’s defamation case survives Leyonhjelm’s dismissal bid
Defamation 2018-11-07 9:50 pm By Christine Caulfield Sydney

A defamation case brought by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young against fellow senator David Leyonhjelm will go ahead after Leyonhjelm lost a bid to shut the suit down on the grounds of parliamentary privilege.

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Air conditioner patent infringement claims get chilly reception
Consumer Goods 2018-10-24 3:59 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

Swedish air conditioner supplier Dometic has lost is case alleging patent infringement claims against Australian rivals Houghton Leisure and Finch Australia over the popular Belaire 3200 AC used in caravans and other recreational vehicles.

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Heinz drops appeal in sugary kids snacks case
Appeals 2018-10-24 12:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

H.J. Heinz Company has dropped its appeal of a ruling that it marketed its sugary snacks to kids as healthy, after the ACCC won a fraction of the $10 million fine it sought for the consumer law violations.

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Sarah Hanson-Young slams Leyonhjelm truth defence as fabrication
Defamation 2018-10-18 8:56 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has accused Senator David Leyonhjelm of using parliamentary privilege and fabricated remarks to shut down a defamation case she lodged in August.

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Judge dismisses appeal of $1.5M mesothelioma judgment
Acting Justice Carolyn Simpson 2018-10-04 9:31 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Building material manufacturer Amaca and distributor Seltsam have lost their appeal of a $1.5 million judgment won by a NSW resident who developed mesothelioma after working with asbestos during the 60s and 70s.

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Mastec wins docs in wheelie bin design copying case
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-28 10:22 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Mobile garbage bin manufacturer Mastec Australia can access documents from a group of city councils and waste management firms to calculate damage it suffered from rival Trident Plastics unlawful copying of its wheelie bin design.

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Senator looks to shut down Hanson-Young defamation case
Defamation 2018-09-20 8:19 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Senator David Leyonhjelm wants the Federal Court to toss a defamation lawsuit filed by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, saying the court is barred from hearing the case due to parliamentary privilege

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Heinz fined $2.25M for peddling sugary kids snacks as healthy
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-08-24 9:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

H.J. Heinz Company has been fined $2.25 million for marketing sugary snacks to kids as healthy, a fraction of the $10 million penalty sought by the ACCC.

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High Court to hear ASIC appeal in outback book-up case
Appeals 2018-08-20 11:25 am By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

The corporate watchdog has won special leave to appeal to the High Court a ruling that found a general store owner in outback South Australia who sold cars by “book up” had not acted unconscionably.

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