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Flex commissions class action judge says expert evidence not for his ‘comfort’
Expert evidence is not meant to “provide a judge with comfort”, a judge has found in rejecting evidence from two experts in flex commissions class actions against Westpac and Macquarie.
IP case over basmati rice to venture into ‘darker corners’ of trade mark law
The scope of protection for geographical indications will be at issue in India's appeal of a decision that barred it from registering a trade mark for basmati rice.
Bayer’s patents for blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto invalid: court
Bayer has lost its battle to protect top-selling blood thinner Xarelto from generic competition, with the Full Court finding two patents for the drug are invalid.
Coles, Woolworths say ACCC’s dodgy discounts case ‘just misconceived’
Coles and Woolworths have hit back at the ACCC's claims they advertised “illusory” discounts, pointing the finger at inflation and higher supply costs.
INPEX can cross-examine AkzoNobel’s lawyers over ‘inadequate’ discovery
INPEX has won a bid to cross-examine AkzoNobel's solicitors about discovery at the end of an 11-week trial over allegedly defective paint used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project. 
Bruce Lehrmann clears hurdle to appeal defamation loss
A cash-strapped Bruce Lehrmann has dodged a bid by Ten for $200,000 to pursue his appeal of a judgment that found he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Enviro group loses appeal over planned burns in greater glider habitat
An environmental group has lost a court challenge to controlled burns in the state’s Strathbogie Forest, despite arguing they would destroy the habitat of the endangered Southern greater glider. 
Couple wins suit over ‘misleading’ $9.6M South Yarra apartment sale
A Melbourne couple has won their case over a “deliberately misleading” rendering of a $9.6 million South Yarra apartment.
At last minute, Care A2 finds law firm to replace Ashurst in IP spat
Infant formula company Care A2 has found new lawyers as trial begins in a trade mark dispute with rival a2 Milk.
WiseTech’s Richard White resolves legal spat with beautician
A Sydney beautician has resolved her action seeking to set aside a bankruptcy notice filed by her alleged former lover, WiseTech Global boss Richard White.