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Judge still not ready to sign off on Westpac’s $35M deal with ASIC
A judge will appoint an independent barrister to examine Westpac's recent $35 million settlement with the corporate regulator, saying it wasn't clear if the bank had breached responsible lending laws as alleged.
ABC, Fairfax to fight dismissal of truth defence in Chau Chak Wing defamation suit
The ABC and Fairfax Media are appealing a ruling tossing their truth defence in a case brought by Chinese billionaire and philanthropist Dr Chau Chak Wing.
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.
QRxPharma defendants can access class members’ broker details
The defendants in a shareholder class action over QRxPharma's alleged failure to disclose problems with regulatory approval for its painkiller Moxduo have won access to information on class members' financial brokers.
Aristocrat patent appeal hinges on Rokt, Encompass outcomes
A Federal Court judge has put an appeal by Aristocrat of an IP Australia ruling that revoked four of its gaming patents on hold pending the outcomes of two highly anticipated cases over the patentability of computer software.
Maker of iconic French press sues to block copycat device
Bodum, maker of the popular glass French press coffee maker, has sued an Australian company for allegedly copying the design and getup of its iconic device, on the heels of winning a $4 million judgment in the US over a copycat device. 
Native title challenge to Adani’s Carmichael mine not over
A native title challenge to Adani Mining's controversial $16 billion development of the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has been revived, with a group of Indigenous Australians appealing a ruling that tossed their case.
Meriton drops appeal of $3M fine for rigging TripAdvisor reviews
Meriton has withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that fined the property manager $3 million for manipulating bad reviews on TripAdvisor.
Merial takes fight over Intervet parasite patent to federal court
Animal drug giant Merial is pushing on with its opposition to rival Intervet's bid to a patent a non-drug resistant injectable formula for treating animal parasites, filing an appeal in the Federal Court after it came up short in its challenge before IP Australia.
Corner Hotel wins bid for McDonald’s hipster cafe financials
McDonald's must hand over financial records for its Corner Cafe as the trade mark battle launched by Melbourne's Corner Hotel heads to mediation.