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ASIC, Noumi privilege win gives comfort to companies mulling VDAs
A finding that Noumi's production of a PwC report to ASIC didn't constitute waiver of privilege provides clarity that voluntary disclosure agreements can protect confidential information, but care must still be taken, lawyers say.
Cantarella loses bid to revive ‘Oro’ trade mark
The Full Court has poured cold water on Vittoria Cantarella's hopes of reviving its ‘Oro’ trade marks, finding a judge did not err in concluding the marks were already used by another coffee maker.
Spat over Fonterra’s Australian departure lands Bega in court
Cheese company Bega has landed itself in court over concerns Fonterra's divestment of its Australian dairy business will infringe on a longstanding trade mark licence.
Noumi, Deloitte to pay $43M to settle shareholder class action
Noumi and auditor Deloitte will pay $43 million to resolve a class action alleging the company misled investors about its inventory, and the class action will make a play for a $5 million penalty agreed to in ASIC proceedings.
KFC franchisee forced breastfeeding manager to express milk in tent
The largest KFC franchisee in Australia has been ordered to pay damages to a former breastfeeding manager after a tribunal found she had to express milk under a tent in a doorless storeroom.
ASIC, Noumi win appeal in privilege fight over PwC report
An appeals court has overturned a finding that food company Noumi waived privilege over a PwC report commissioned by Ashurst, which it produced to ASIC under voluntary disclosure.
Aldi infringed copyright of Little Bellies fruit snacks, court finds
A court has ruled in favour of the creators of Little Bellies fruit puffs, finding that Aldi’s Mamia Baby Puffs were a “flagrant” breach of their copyright.
‘Stupidity’ needed to confuse deli’s logo with Mercato Centrale TM: court
An appeal by a family-owned Adelaide deli in a trade mark fight with an Italian food hall in Melbourne has fallen flat.
Supermarkets to face $10M fines for industry code breaches
Supermarkets could face $10 million fines for breaking a soon-to-be mandatory industry code under legislation introduced by the Albanese government.
Burger ad beef between McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s done
Fast food giant McDonald’s has resolved its dispute over misleading burger ads by Hungry Jack's, ending a heated four-year courtroom battle.