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.
Employment
Lovisa slams early mediation bid 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”.
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.
Privacy & Cybersecurity
Judge wants joint trial of Medibank class action, regulator’s case
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.
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Encrypted messaging app Telegram has withdrawn its court challenge to a $1 million fine issued by eSafety, a move welcomed by the online regulator on Thursday.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.
Intellectual Property
CIMIC accuses SA property developer of trade mark infringement
Building giant CIMIC, formerly known as Leighton, has sued South Australia property developer Leyton Property for trade mark infringement, alleging its marks are deceptively similar.
Appeals
Builder to get Full Court hearing over Keystone liquidator’s $158M freeze
The Full Federal Court will hear developer Robert Filippini’s appeal of freezing orders won by Keystone Asset Management's liquidators, as ASIC's investigation of Keystone's failed Shield fund ramps up.
Business of Law
Moray & Agnew adds new government partner from HWL Ebsworth
Moray & Agnew has added three lawyers to its government practice, including a partner who joins the firm from HWL Ebsworth.
Employment
Axed Lovisa worker wins FWC filing extension after solicitor’s mistake
The Fair Work Commission has allowed a former Lovisa worker to file an unfair dismissal claim out of time, finding that an error by her lawyer constituted an exceptional circumstance.
