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TechnologyOne wins challenge to $5.2M judgment in exec’s unfair dismissal case
Australian software company TechnologyOne has succeeded in its challenge to a $5.2 million judgment in an unfair dismissal case by a former high ranking executive, with an appeals court sending the matter back for a retrial.
Gilbert + Tobin guides Afterpay on ‘transformational’ $39B Square deal
Australian law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised fintech Afterpay on the largest public acquisition in Australian history under which US-based Square will acquire all of the company’s issued shares in a landmark $39 billion deal.
Tabcorp sued for patent infringement over ‘Cash Out on Quaddie’ feature
Australian gambling giant Tabcorp has been hit with a lawsuit for allegedly infringing two patents with its 'Cash Out on Quaddie' wagering feature.
Google to try its hand at staying Epic Games competition suit after Apple fails
Google is pressing forward with an application to stay Fortnite game maker Epic Games' competition lawsuit over its Google Play store terms, despite the Full Court rejecting a similar move by Apple.
Minetek can’t inspect USB devices for potential lawsuit against ex-employee, court rules
Global mine technology company Minetek has lost its bid to access USB devices held by equipment manufacturer Howden’s solicitors for use in a potential lawsuit against a former employee who it says may have unlawfully used confidential company information.
Amazon, eBay, Kogan in ACCC’s sights in digital platforms inquiry
The ACCC will probe potential competition and consumer concerns over online retail platforms eBay, Amazon, Kogan and Catch.com.au, and has called for submissions as part of its ongoing inquiry into digital platform services.
SPC appeals $1.2M judgment related to $40M Coca-Cola Amatil deal
Melbourne-based joint venture Shepparton Partners Collective has appealed a $1.2 million judgment which found it infringed software developer QAD's copyright by failing to pay a transfer fee to retain the licence after it acquired the iconic SPC Ardmona cannery in Victoria from Coca-Cola Amatil for $40 million.
Snapchat looks to Aussie app developer in defence of US patent suit
Australian app developer Civi Corp must hand over documents that could help Snapchat in its defence against a US lawsuit alleging it infringed on patents for digital photograph technology, a court has ordered.
Facebook says ACCC’s data collection allegations ‘overstated’
Facebook has accused the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission of overstating the amount of data it collected on users through its discontinued Onavo Protect mobile app, and says the collection was allowed under its terms of service.
‘Maybe they should have thought about that before they kicked off a class action’: Judge baulks at Guvera proposal
A judge has rejected a request that he approve a settlement with the lead applicants in a class action by investors in failed music streaming platform Guvera that would dispense with the class action without notice being sent to group members.