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Maurice Blackburn’s class action risk too high to duck security, court told
Class Actions 2024-12-16 11:27 pm By Andy Sidler

Maurice Blackburn should provide $1.77 million in security in a class action over add-on insurance because the firm faces high risks in other class actions which could affect its ability to cover an adverse costs order, a court has heard.

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Kearney partner labelled senior manager ‘aesthetic addition’, suit says
Employment 2024-12-16 11:59 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A former senior manager at consulting giant AT Kearney, who alleges he faced racial discrimination and was unlawfully fired, has been ordered to re-file his case.

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Mesoblast class action settlement wins court OK
Class Actions 2024-12-16 11:17 pm By Christine Caulfield

A court has approved a $26.5 million settlement in a shareholder class action against regenerative medicine company Mesoblast.

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Maxim’s injunction bid against ‘uncontrolled’ licensee refused
Intellectual Property 2024-12-16 11:06 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has rejected US publisher Maxim’s bid for an injunction against an Australian business it claims has been engaging in “uncontrolled use” of its intellectual property.

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Evolution Mining hit with shareholder class action
Energy & Natural Resources 2024-12-13 3:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

Gold miner Evolution Mining faces a class action over alleged disclosure failures in relation to its Canadian operations.

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Cipla loses bid to cut short Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug patent
Intellectual Property 2024-12-13 11:11 pm By Sam Matthews

Indian drug maker Cipla has lost a challenge to the extension of Novo Nordisk’s patent for Victoza, with a judge rejecting an argument that extensions can be granted only for active ingredients.

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Judge hearing Cbus case slams ‘false economy’ of concise statements
Suresh Senathirajah 2024-12-13 11:16 pm By Sam Matthews

The judge hearing ASIC’s case against super fund Cbus has criticised the practice of exchanging concise statements and responses, saying it was a “false economy” of time and cost savings.

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Court rejects ‘misconceived’ bid to expand Reject Shop class action
Class Actions 2024-12-13 11:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has refused a bid to expand the group membership in an underpayments class action against discount retailer The Reject Shop, saying it was based on a misconceived premise. 

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Senior counsel for Super Retail execs withdraws, citing ethical concerns
Employment 2024-12-12 12:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Senior counsel for two former Super Retail executives has withdrawn on the final day of a hearing in the case, saying it was against his conscience to continue acting.

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Sacked execs’ claim about settlement ‘fanciful’, says Rebel Sport owner
Employment 2024-12-12 11:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Super Retail has rejected as “fanciful” a claim by two former executives that they reached a binding oral settlement with their employer after their dismissal in May. 

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