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Aussie fashion designer suing Katy Perry a ‘calculating and dishonest’ witness, court hears
An Australian fashion designer suing Katy Perry over the rights to use the Katy Perry trade mark in Australia is a "calculating and dishonest witness" whose "utterly dishonest" testimony should not be believed, counsel for the pop star said during closing submissions.
Seven settles defamation suit by wrongly named Cleo Smith abduction suspect
Seven Network has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by a Nyamal man who the broadcaster wrongly identified as the suspect in the abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith in Western Australia.
Class action funder says perceived 7-Eleven ‘pressure’ relevant to $25M commission bid
Evidence of anxiety felt by 7-Eleven franchisees leading class actions against the convenience store giant was relevant to whether the funder could earn a $25 million commission from the proceeds of a settlement, a court has heard.
‘Sneaky and dishonest’: Ben Roberts-Smith accuses ex-wife of seeking revenge on witness stand
Decorated Afghanistan war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has accused his ex-wife of lying to journalists, lawyers and the court in order to “seek revenge” for his alleged infidelity.
Booktopia denies ‘systematically’ refusing refunds after 2 days
Online book retailer Booktopia has admitted it scrapped a term requiring two days' notice of damaged or incorrect books, but rejects claims by the ACCC that the policy resulted in a systematic refusal to refund customers.
GetSwift class action settlement at risk as financial position in doubt
A settlement agreement in a shareholder class action against GetSwift may be scrapped as the applicant seeks more information as to whether the logistics company is solvent or about to go under.
‘Vicious rhetoric’: WA premier’s remarks about Clive Palmer more than name-calling
Comments made about Clive Palmer by Western Australia premier Mark McGowan in press conferences were “heavy with historical and sinister significance”, a court has heard on the first day of trial in the mining billionaire's defamation case. 
‘If you don’t lie, you will lose them’: Ben Roberts-Smith silenced ex-wife with custody threats, trial told
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith told his wife she would lose access to their children if she did not lie to his lawyers and the media about his extramarital affair, a court has heard.
ACCC wins case against J Hutchinson, CFMEU over construction boycott
In a victory for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, a judge has found that builder J Hutchinson entered into an anti-competitive agreement with the CFMEU to boycott an independent subcontractor at a construction site in Brisbane.
MinterEllison lures infrastructure partner from Reed Smith
MinterEllison has appointed former Reed Smith partner Simon Harvey to join its infrastructure, construction and property practice.