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Controversial lecturer’s social media posts justified sacking, University of Sydney claims
The University of Sydney has appealed a judgment finding it unlawfully terminated a political economy lecturer for showing students a slide of a Nazi swastika superimposed on the Israeli flag.
AMA Group takes ex-CEO to court to block poaching
Car repair giant AMA Group has filed yet another lawsuit against ousted CEO Andrew Hopkins, this time seeking to block him and other senior executives from poaching staff and customers for a competing smash repair business.
Body of work: 3D printed cadaver patent faces legal challenge
An Adelaide digital printing firm has brought a case against two healthcare companies in the United States, challenging a patent for producing 3D printed, artificial cadavers used in medical training and research. 
‘Substantial industrial theft’: Hytera to face damages for stealing Motorola’s source code
A judge has found Shenzhen-based based radio manufacturer Hytera engaged in "substantial industrial theft" by appropriating Motorola's source code for its digital mobile radios and should be on the hook for additional damages for "flagrantly" infringing Motorola's copyright.
Dan Murphy’s owner wins ACCC blessing for Beachfront Hotel acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Endeavour Group's acquisition of the Beachfront Hotel north of Darwin after the Dan Murphy's owner agreed to divest a nearby bottle shop.
Epic Games may face class action over ‘addictive’ Fortnite game
Epic Games is facing a class action investigation for allegedly failing to warn parents about the addictive nature of its popular battle royale game Fortnite.
Retail Food Group agrees to $10M settlement in ACCC case
Retail Food Group has agreed to a settlement worth $10 million in ACCC proceedings alleging the franchise giant misled purchasers of loss-making stores about the viability of its stores.
WA saddled with $2M legal bill from ‘futile’ defamation fight with Clive Palmer
The state of Western Australia has been left with a $2 million legal bill for defending a defamation action  by billionaire Clive Palmer and advancing cross-claims on behalf of premier Mark McGowan, which a judge blasted as "a futile exercise".
Ex-Vocus chairman Vaughan Bowen defeats insider trading charges
Insider trading charges against former Vocus chairman Vaughan Bowen have been discharged, fifteen months after they were brought.
‘Spurious’ arguments cost James Mawhinney in successful appeal of 20-year ban
The founder of investment group Mayfair 101 must foot half his costs of a successful appeal of a 20-year ban on fund raising because of the many "spurious" grounds of appeal he pressed.