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GetSwift drafted correction to misleading ASX announcement, never released it, director says
A former director of GetSwift has given evidence at trial in ASIC's case against the logistics provider that the company drafted a correction to a misleading ASX announcement about a deal with fruit and milk delivery provider Fruit Box but never released it.
Burger chain flips, agrees to injunction over Sizzler ‘tribute’ burger  
The Brisbane-based burger chain at the centre of a trademark stoush with buffet bar pioneer Sizzler has agreed to refrain from its allegedly infringing trade mark use until the case is decided.
Court allows debt-laden Thai Airways to temporarily avoid Australian asset seizure
A court has granted a bid by two directors of Thai Airways to preserve the airline's Australian assets as the company, which was hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic, undergoes an urgent restructure in Thailand.
Witness in ex-Quintis director’s trial must give evidence in person, judge says
In a defeat to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, a judge has found a key witness in the trial against former Quintis director Frank Wilson must give evidence in person, delaying the hearing indefinitely until coronavirus-related travel restrictions are lifted.
Tribute burger ‘Sizzler’ comes under fire from restaurant giant
Casual dining pioneer Sizzler has served up a trade mark lawsuit over an eponymous burger sold by a Brisbane-based burger chain and marketed as an "ode to the cultural icon".
Court invalidates Caffitaly coffee capsule patents, tosses infringement case against rival
Coffee capsule machine manufacturer Caffitaly has suffered a significant loss in its intellectual property case against a rival, with the Federal Court dismissing its infringement claims and revoking three of its patents in a single shot.
Court must determine risk of COVID-19 deaths from border openings, WA says
Before the High Court hears constitutional arguments over the Queensland and Western Australian border closures, the Federal Court will have to weigh just how real the risk is of border hoppers increasing the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the states, a judge has been told.
Trial judge urges common sense in ASIC case against GetSwift
A judge has dismissed a defensive bid by ASIC to amend its case against GetSwift mid-trial, instead calling on "common sense" to be injected into the proceeding as the hearing enters its second week.
Parties in 7-Eleven class actions clash over costs after $3.1M discovery ‘blowout’
The parties in two class actions brought against 7-Eleven on behalf of franchisees have clashed over the convenience store giant’s alleged $3.1 million discovery costs “blowout”.
Judge spends Sunday drafting orders after ‘highly unsatisfactory’ conduct in Toyota class action
A judge has criticised the parties for failing to comply with orders made in a class action against Toyota over allegedly defective filters in the car giant's diesel models, and spent half his weekend preparing new orders for both sides.