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‘You’re lying’: ANZ attacks ACCC witness on crucial cartel evidence
An ACCC investigator has come under fire from ANZ as the bank seeks to shoot holes in the criminal cartel action against it, with counsel for the bank accusing the regulator of "infecting" witness statements and erasing testimony that weakened its case.
Kleenmaid director gets 9 years in prison for $13M Westpac fraud
A judge has sentenced the founder of defunct whitegoods distributor Kleenmaid to nine years in prison for his role in a $13 million fraud against Westpac, saying it would be "obnoxious and naive" to consider his crimes victimless.
Rokt parries blows from Full Court as it looks to save software patent
A landmark ruling granting fintech Rokt's application for a software patent has come under attack before the Full Federal Court, with the judges expressing skepticism about the invention's patentability.
ACCC investigator shoots down claims of impropriety in ANZ cartel case
A key officer from the ACCC involved in interviewing JPMorgan bankers during a cartel investigation that led to criminal charges against ANZ and two investment banks has denied allegations that he acted improperly during the investigation.
IP Australia sinks Intel’s bid for ‘Falcon’ drone trade mark
Computer processing giant Intel cannot register 'Intel Falcon' as a trade mark for drones, with an IP Australia officer finding the mark is deceptively similar to three existing marks.
Dick Smith class actions headed for March trial after mediation fails
Two shareholder class actions against failed electronics retailer Dick Smith will head to trial in March, after a failed attempt to resolve the long-running dispute in mediation.
Lawyer wins $750,000 in defamation case over negative Google reviews
An Adelaide lawyer has been awarded $750,000 in damages after suing a woman who gave him bad reviews on Google that sent 80 per cent of his clients packing.
Clyde & Co continues raid on Norton Rose to fuel Australia growth
Clyde & Co has snagged three insurance partners from Norton Rose Fulbright, as the global firm continues to expand in Australia.
Bitter dispute ends in cancellation of ‘Urban Ale’ trade mark
A Melbourne-based craft brewery has had its 'Urban Ale' trade mark cancelled, with a judge finding other beer makers might want to use the words to describe their products and that cancelling the mark would be in the public interest.
ACCC slammed for ‘opaque’ demands in misuse of market power case against TasPorts
A lawyer for Tasmanian state government owned ports company TasPorts has criticised the ACCC's first-of-its kind case that alleges it is misusing its market power to stymie competition, saying it isn't clear what the regulator wants the court to do.