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Atanaskovic Hartnell wins appeal of ‘campaign of denigration’ ruling
Appeals 2024-10-31 12:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An appeals court has set aside a $160,000 judgment against Sydney law firm Atanaskovic Hartnell, overturning a finding that a founding partner engaged in a “campaign of denigration” against a former general manager.

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Full Court puts Bed Bath N’ Table’s misleading conduct claims to sleep
Intellectual Property 2024-10-31 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

In a loss for Bed Bath N’ Table, the Full Court has overturned a finding that homewares retailer House engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct by setting up its ‘Bed & Bath’ stores.

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Clive Palmer’s nephew tells High Court he’s beyond reach of contempt
Appeals 2024-10-28 10:52 am By Andy Sidler

Clive Palmer’s nephew has applied to the High Court for review of a decision rejecting his bid to dodge contempt proceedings, arguing he did not submit to the court’s jurisdiction.

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High Court shuns SingTel’s appeal over tax deductions for $14B Optus buy
Tax 2024-10-25 11:53 pm By Sam Matthews

The High Court will not review a Full Court ruling that backed the ATO’s rejection of over $894,000 in tax deductions related to SingTel’s $14.2 billion acquisition of Optus.

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Bayer’s patents for blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto invalid: court
Intellectual Property 2024-10-23 11:45 pm By Sam Matthews

Bayer has lost its battle to protect top-selling blood thinner Xarelto from generic competition, with the Full Court finding two patents for the drug are invalid.

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Bruce Lehrmann clears hurdle to appeal defamation loss
Appeals 2024-10-23 10:30 am By Sam Matthews

A cash-strapped Bruce Lehrmann has dodged a bid by Ten for $200,000 to pursue his appeal of a judgment that found he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins.

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Enviro group loses appeal over planned burns in greater glider habitat
Environment 2024-10-23 11:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An environmental group has lost a court challenge to controlled burns in the state’s Strathbogie Forest, despite arguing they would destroy the habitat of the endangered Southern greater glider. 

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Couple wins suit over ‘misleading’ $9.6M South Yarra apartment sale
Real Estate 2024-10-23 11:25 pm By Sam Matthews

A Melbourne couple has won their case over a “deliberately misleading” rendering of a $9.6 million South Yarra apartment.

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Insurers in High Court fight over Opal Tower class action costs
Insurance 2024-10-22 4:47 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has been asked to take up an appeal by insurers over coverage for the class action defence costs of Opal Tower’s consultant engineer.

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Sydney light rail class action pulls up to the High Court
Appeals 2024-10-21 11:48 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has been asked to revive a class action over Sydney’s light rail construction and weigh in on whether litigation funders can claim their commissions as damages.

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