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CIMIC to face non-use cross-claim in suit over Leyton trade mark
CIMIC faces a cross-claim in its trade mark infringement case against developer Leyton Property, which wants the building giant's Leighton marks removed from the registry for non-use.
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Embattled JLL recruits former EY managing partner as new CEO
Commercial real estate group JLL has brought on EY's former clients and industries managing partner to replace its sacked CEO, as it battles litigation on multiple fronts and tries to restore its reputation.
AFR resolves defamation suit by Bird’s Basement owner
Nine's Australian Financial Review has resolved a defamation suit by the owner of Melbourne jazz venue Bird's Basement over articles about a former employee's now discontinued suit.
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Snowdon Development liquidators settle claims against Barro Group
Liquidators of collapsed Snowdon Developments have reached a settlement with cement supplier Barro Group as part of efforts to claw back payments allegedly made when the Melbourne developer was insolvent.
CBA to file cross-appeal with High Court in shareholder class actions
CBA plans to file a cross-appeal in the class actions before the High Court, contending the shareholders -- who argue they should have won their loss case -- failed to establish disclosure breaches at the threshold.
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Qube agrees to Macquarie’s $11.7B takeover offer
Qube's board has accepted an $11.7 billion takeover offer by a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium, saying the deal represents a "significant premium" on the infrastructure giant's share price.
Maker of ‘Rebel Whopper’ takes patent beef to court
The start-up behind Hungry Jack's plant-based 'Rebel Whopper' wants a court to review IP Australia's decision that a proposed patent covering its fake meat product didn't pass muster.
Daniel Andrews hits back at defamation case over bike collision
The cyclist involved in a collision with former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews and his wife wanted more than half a million dollars in return for dropping threats of defamation proceedings, the couple has told the Federal Court.
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Queensland developer loses appeal over sales agent commissions
The developer of a North Ipswich residential estate has lost its appeal against orders that it pay over $250,000 in commissions to a real estate project marketing company hired to facilitate the sale of lots.
All’s well that ends better: Lord of the Fries TM fight settles
The IP rights holder of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings franchises has resolved its trade mark dispute with Australian vegan burger chain Lord of the Fries.