M&A
Treasurer blocks Cosette’s $672M takeover of Mayne Pharma
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blocked Cosette's $672 million takeover of Mayne Pharma on national interest grounds after the US drug maker threatened to close a critical drug facility in Adelaide.
Sports
NBL defeats preliminary discovery case by Illawarra Hawks, Melbourne Phoenix
A judge has stayed a bid by the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne Phoenix basketball clubs for preliminary discovery to determine whether to pursue claims against the National Basketball League.
Employment
Lovisa dodges bid for early mediation in underpayments class action
Jewellery chain Lovisa has avoided an early mediation in an underpayments class action, after slamming it as an invitation to "pay money to make the case go away”.
Privacy & Cybersecurity
Medibank to face joint trial in class action, OAIC case over data breach
A judge has said there should be a joint initial trial in a class action and the privacy regulator’s case against Medibank over a 2022 cyber attack that exposed the data of almost 10 million customers.
Defamation
ABC defeats defamation suit by owner of collapsed travel agent Bestjet
The ABC has defeated a defamation suit by the owner of a defunct online travel agency Bestjet, with a judge finding the article in question did not convey that he was to blame for the collapse of the business.
Employment
Sacked founder of Schreuder Compensation Lawyers sues firm
The founder of Schreuder Compensation Lawyers has sued the firm and its receivers after his employment was terminated in November last year, claiming he is owed nearly $700,000 in wages and other benefits.
Competition & Consumer Protection
Car brand LDV denies ACCC’s case over off-road ad campaign
Chinese car brand LDV is fighting the consumer regulator's case alleging it misled customers about its vehicles, telling a court that ads showing the vehicles as durable in off-road terrains were not misleading.
Defamation
AI Film wants anti-suit injunction over Rebel Wilson’s US cross-claim
Production company AI Film wants a NSW court to issue an anti-suit injunction against actress and director Rebel Wilson, after she filed a cross-claim in legal proceedings in the US.
Telecommunications
Telegram drops challenge to $1M eSafety fine for reporting delay
Encrypted messaging app Telegram has withdrawn its court challenge to a $1 million fine issued by eSafety, a move welcomed by the online regulator on Thursday.
Intellectual Property
Light & Wonder employees can’t dodge subpoenas in Aristocrat case
A judge has signed off on subpoenas compelling employees of gaming company Light & Wonder to give evidence in a US case by Aristocrat alleging misuse of confidential information about its popular Dragon Link poker machine.
