Business of Law
ABA does about-face on diversity and inclusion committee
The peak body for barristers in Australia has reinstated its diversity and inclusion committee, after its chair posted on LinkedIn that the committee was being discontinued.
Employment
Slater & Gordon settles suit by former HR head
Slater & Gordon has settled a lawsuit by its former HR head alleging she was axed after expressing concerns that the firm deliberately underpaid over $300,000 in leave entitlements.
Intellectual Property
Titan accuses rival Pentana of holding customer data ‘hostage’
In a copyright and competition fight with car dealer software company Pentana that heads to trial on Monday, Titan DMS says its rival is trying to bar it from helping customers overcome a practice of holding their data "hostage”.
Employment
Cushman & Wakefield wants axed director to repay $1.5M bonus
Commercial real estate broker Cushman & Wakefield has filed a cross-claim in a former managing director's unfair dismissal case seeking repayment of a $1.5 million bonus.
Social Media
Kids take fight over ‘unconstitutional’ social media ban to High Court
Two teenagers have brought a High Court challenge to the government's ban on children under 16 using social media, arguing that it is unconstitutional because of its burden the freedom of political communication.
Employment
AFL umpire loses unfair dismissal suit over alleged ‘frog marching’ incident
An umpire has lost his unfair dismissal claim against the Australian Football League after he was accused of wrestling, man-handling and frog-marching a member of the public off the field.
ASIC
ASIC seeks contempt orders against duo behind ALAMMC Developments
ASIC wants a contempt ruling against the couple behind Gold Coast-based property developer ALAMMC Developments after they allegedly moved more than $500,000 out of frozen accounts and failed to disclose assets, including two racehorses, one of which is named 'Within the Law'.
Intellectual Property
Regeneron, Bayer settle appeal over launch of Sandoz’s Eylea biosimilar
Biotech Regeneron and drug company Bayer have resolved their appeal of a ruling that allowed generic pharmaceutical manufacturer Sandoz to launch a version of top selling macular degeneration drug Eylea.
Intellectual Property
Fortescue, Element Zero reach settlement in trade secrets case
After losing a fight over access to millions of seized documents, Fortescue has settled its trade secrets case against green iron company Element Zero.
Class Actions
Sportsbet brings class action cross-claim to claw back winnings
Sportsbet has launched a cross-claim in a class action alleging it provided unlawful in-play betting services, arguing that users of the contentious service should have to pay back their winnings if the lawsuit succeeds.
