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CFMEU hit with lawsuit for taking action over DP World automation
The CFMEU is facing a lawsuit by four units of DP World Australia Group after refusing to accept the terms of four proposed enterprise agreements unless the stevedoring giant guaranteed it would not automate its terminals.
Facebook, Instagram to be barred from locking out users of Aussie social media startup
A judge is expected to issue a temporary injunction Thursday barring Facebook and Instagram from blocking users who are customers of a Melbourne-based social media startup that has accused the companies of trying to quash competition.
ISignthis may face shareholder class action over profit downgrade
Melbourne-based fintech ISignthis and its directors are facing a possible shareholder class action over a December profit downgrade.
‘Malishus’ trade mark owner appeals ruling awarding $10 in compensatory damages
An Australian musician is seeking to appeal a ruling in a trade mark lawsuit against New Zealand-based clothing company Malishus and its directors, which awarded him $32,000 in additional damages for "flagrant" infringement but only $10 in compensatory damages.
Top NRL player agent Sam Ayoub wins case against protege who poached 18 players
Veteran NRL player agent Sam Ayoub has won his case against his former protege and another employee who left his Ultra Management Sports agency in 2017 and took 18 players with them.
Sydney financial advisor hit with $14.5M class action by Chinese investors
A Sydney-based financial advisory firm has been hit with a class action by a group of Chinese investors over a property investment and visa scheme that allegedly saw group members lose $14.5 million in funds.
Judge hits Geowash with $4.2M penalty for unconscionable conduct against franchisees
Car wash franchisor Geowash has been ordered to pay $4.2 million in penalties for overcharging franchisees to set up outlets and misleading them about how much revenue they could earn.
STA Travel makes admissions in ACCC case over hidden fees
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case alleging STA Travel hit customers with $1 million in hidden fees and commissions through an add-on that purported to cover the cost of flight changes will go straight to a penalties hearing after the student travel agent made admissions.
Axed Russells lawyer’s feud with former firm heads to trial after failed settlement talks
A last ditch effort to resolve a case brought by a restructuring and insolvency solicitor against Russells Lawyers over his dismissal has failed and the dispute will head to trial this year, more than three years after he was sacked.
Seven beats off defamation suit over Today Tonight segment on ‘dodgy’ used-car salesman
A judge has dismissed a defamation case brought over a Today Tonight report that featured a violent confrontation of an Adelaide used-car salesman who allegedly ripped off a customer.