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Judge calls out Corrs Chambers’ ‘combative’ conduct in building defects suit
A judge has called out the “combative correspondence” between solicitors at Corrs Chambers and another law firm in a construction defects suit.
Novartis loses case against Pharmacor over blood pressure drug
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has lost its patent infringement case against Sydney-based generics company Pharmacor over a top-selling heart medication.
Noumi privilege ruling could undermine ASIC investigations, Full Court told
ASIC wants the Full Court to overturn a finding that Noumi waived privilege over a PwC report produced under a voluntary disclosure regime, arguing the regime benefits the public in making investigations more efficient.
Court clarifies licensing regime in win for offshore wind project
A judge has overturned energy minister Chris Bowen's refusal to greenlight energy company Seadragon’s offshore wind farm project off the coast of Gippsland.
Banksia class action silk pushes off court appearance again
Former top silk Norman O'Bryan, who is facing criminal charges for his role in the notorious Banksia Securities class action, has secured a second adjournment of his case.
Australian Clinical Labs flags strike-out bid in OAIC data breach case
Australian Clinical Labs may seek to strike out part of the OAIC's case over a 2022 data breach, arguing it would unfairly allow the watchdog to allege both single and multiple contraventions of privacy law.
Filecoin, founder can’t shake developer’s case over cryptocurrency pay
Crypto company Filecoin Foundation can't dodge a suit by a developer who says she was fired after complaining that a portion of her wages was paid in Filecoin tokens.
Dixon Advisory director reasonably relied on Minters advice, court finds
A judge has dismissed the corporate regulator’s case alleging former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan breached his director’s duties.
Slaters HR head says she was fired for reporting systemic underpayments
Slater and Gordon's former HR head has filed a lawsuit claiming she was axed after raising concerns that the firm deliberately underpaid over $300,000 in leave entitlements.
Fearful of trolling, counsel tapped for Lehrmann wants to stay unnamed
The senior barrister expected to represent Bruce Lehrmann in his appeal of a judgment finding he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins wishes to remain unnamed for now, amid fears of trolling.