Defamation
AI Film wants anti-suit injunction after 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
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.
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Encrypted messaging app Telegram has withdrawn its court challenge to a $1 million fine issued by eSafety, a move welcomed by the online regulator on Thursday.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 Robert Filippini 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.
M&A
Takeovers Panel says Cosette can’t shutter Mayne’s Adelaide drug plant
The Takeovers Panel has found Cosette cannot close a Mayne Pharma drug manufacturing plant in Adelaide, another win for Mayne in its push to block the US drug maker from walking away from their $672 million merger.
Class Actions
Qld energy class action’s bid for evidence of $40M in defence costs meritless: judge
The applicant in a failed class action against Queensland utilities Stanwell and CS Energy can't get its hands on fee invoices as it prepares its response to a claim for recovery of what could be up to $40 million in costs.
Courts
Barristers with high-stakes litigation chops appointed to NSW Supreme Court
A senior counsel who represented the Department of Defence in a PFAS class action that settled for $132.7 million and a silk who helped Keybridge Capital defeat a suit by investor Nicholas Bolton have been appointed judges on the NSW Supreme Court.
