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High Court ends Commonwealth’s quest for $325M over generic Plavix ban
Intellectual Property 2024-12-11 11:21 pm By Sam Matthews

The High Court has settled a 16-year battle between the federal government and Sanofi over alleged excess subsidies it paid after a judge blocked the release of a generic version of blood thinner Plavix, saying its job was not to “resurrect” a dead case.

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Funder’s cut in NT stolen wages class action should be capped, court told
Class Actions 2024-12-11 3:03 pm By Sam Matthews

The Commonwealth says funder LLS should not be allowed a 20 per cent cut of a stolen wages class action settlement of up to $202 million, arguing it could produce an “excessive deduction”.

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In latest class action loss, Bayer defeats case over Essure device
Class Actions 2024-12-10 2:00 pm By Sam Matthews

Medical device maker Bayer has successfully defended a class action over its Essure contraceptive, with a judge finding the evidence fell short of proving the device caused chronic inflammation.

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NRMA hit with class action over ‘loyalty tax’
Insurance 2024-12-10 12:01 pm By Sam Matthews

A new class action alleges IAG unit NRMA slugged returning policyholders with an algorithm-determined “loyalty tax” on their home and contents insurance.

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‘Not a teenager’: Barrister knew better than to ignore court summons, judge says
Bartley Cohen Law 2024-12-10 4:36 pm By Sam Matthews

A barrister who failed to disclose his contempt conviction and flew to China when required to attend court has been denied a practising certificate, with a judge unimpressed at attempts to justify his conduct.

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RAMS franchisees call out ‘old school litigation’ in class action
Franchises 2024-12-05 3:41 pm By Sam Matthews

RAMS franchisees have called out the Westpac unit for “old school litigation,” as they seek information about alleged anomalies in home loan applications that led to the nixing of their franchise agreements.

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Lawyers should limit use of AI to low-risk jobs, legal watchdogs say
AI 2024-12-06 12:01 am By Sam Matthews

The legal watchdogs in three states have issued a guidance on the ethical use of AI, recommending that lawyers only use the technology for “lower-risk” tasks like drafting correspondence. 

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Pauline Hanson can’t get discount on costs in Greens senator’s case
Human Rights 2024-12-04 3:28 pm By Sam Matthews

Pauline Hanson’s argument that Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi should have brought her discrimination case in a cheaper jurisdiction has not persuaded the Federal Court.

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JY Group grabs 50 per cent stake in Sydney’s Warriewood Square
Real Estate 2024-12-05 11:54 pm By Sam Matthews

Law firm Lander & Rogers has advised property investment company JY Group on its successful $135.5 million bid for a 50 per cent stake in Sydney shopping centre Warriewood Square.

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Alemais owners lose bid to convert historic Paddington pub
Real Estate 2024-12-05 1:55 am By Sam Matthews

The owners of Australian fashion label Alemais have lost their bid to flip a historic Paddington pub into a retail shopfront, with a court accepting evidence about the pub’s contribution to Sydney’s “social fabric”.

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