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ACCC rejects $4.9B ANZ, Suncorp merger
The ACCC has rejected ANZ's $4.9 billion acquisition of Queensland-based Suncorp, setting up a likely challenge before the Australian Competition Tribunal.
Crumbs! Kraft loses opposition to Mars patent for chocolate flavour
An IP Australia delegate has shot down Kraft's opposition to a Mars patent for a less costly method for producing the distinct creaminess and flavour of crumb chocolate.
UbiPark wins claim of unjustified litigation threats by patent owner
After winning a rare injunction restraining the owners of a patent from threatening litigation, carparking technology company UbiPark has prevailed in its claim the threats -- aimed at itself and its customers -- were unjustified.
Pelvic mesh law firm can’t recover $32M in interest on loan to fund class action
Shine Lawyers has lost its bid to recover $32 million in interest on a loan it took out to run two pelvic mesh class actions against Johnson & Johnson, with a judge finding it would make a “marginal settlement less than reasonable”.
Judge approves ANZ class action settlement, signs off on ATE insurance cost
ANZ's $47 million settlement of a class action over its consumer credit insurance has been given the nod by a judge, who has also approved recovery of the cost of after-the-event insurance held by the law firm running the case.
Ultra Tune boss a ‘dreadful’ witness, says judge in ACCC’s contempt case
A judge overseeing the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s case alleging auto mechanic Ultra Tune failed to comply with court orders has labelled its managing director Sean Buckley as “one of the more dreadful witnesses” he had seen.
Johnson Winter Slattery lures construction partner from Baker McKenzie
Law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has expanded its building and construction law practice, recruiting an experienced partner from Baker McKenzie to join its Brisbane office.
Judge pushes off dispute over Melissa Caddick’s $12,000 Dior sneakers
The judge overseeing the receivership of Melissa Caddick’s estate has pushed off a dispute about a collection of sneakers held by the deceased fraudster’s teenaged son, including one pair that could be worth up to $12,000.
Resort not vicariously liable for actions of urinating employee, High Court says
The High Court has found a Whitsundays resort is not vicariously liable for the actions of an employee who urinated on his roommate in staff accommodation after a night of drinking, finding the act had "no real connection" to his employment.
Lead plaintiff in class action settles claim against General Motors
The lead plaintiff in a class action by dealers over a decision to retire the Holden brand has settled its claim with General Motors, but is set to remain as the lead plaintiff in the case.