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High Court must solve honest concurrent user ‘conundrum’, Cantarella says in ‘Oro’ appeal
Appeals 2025-03-17 5:51 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Vittoria Cantarella has taken the fight to revive its ‘Oro’ trade marks to the High Court, arguing the Full Court should have found it was an honest concurrent user of the marks, which were first used by another coffee maker.

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Junior doctors class actions settle with Victorian hospitals for $175M
Employment 2025-03-14 2:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A group of class actions against healthcare providers in Victoria that allegedly failed to pay junior doctors for overtime have settled for $175 million. 

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Lovisa workers’ claims to be run ‘as if not a class action’, court told
Class Actions 2025-03-14 11:22 pm By Cindy Cameronne

After a judge raised concerns underpayments claims against jewellery chain Lovisa were not suitable for a group proceeding, counsel for a class action has suggested running the applicants’ case “as if” it isn’t a class action.

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Judge questions need for solicitors in Jaguar class action discovery process
Class Actions 2025-03-13 11:33 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has questioned the need for solicitors in a class action against Jaguar to be involved in discovery of internal investigations by the car maker when a technical referee is to be appointed.

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Law firm defending junior doctors class actions might get a lot busier
Class Actions 2025-03-12 11:19 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Victorian healthcare providers facing class actions on behalf of junior doctors have turned to one law firm to lead their defence. And that firm might be about to get a lot busier.

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High Court asked to hear coverage row over Knox Grammar abuse claims
Insurance 2025-03-11 2:07 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Uniting Church has asked the High Court to weigh in after an appeals court found insurer Allianz was not on the hook for claims of abuse at exclusive Sydney private school Knox Grammar.

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Port of Newcastle can’t move wharf dispute with Glencore out of state court
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-03-11 3:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Port of Newcastle has lost its bid to move a lawsuit filed by Glencore Coal over $870,000 in alleged overcharged shipping fees to the Federal Court. 

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Bathla wins approval for $52M Blacktown development
Construction 2025-03-11 11:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Developer Bathla has won approval for a 20-storey commercial tower in Blacktown, NSW following a conciliation conference with the council.

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Bayer class action wants to know bill for failed case before deciding on appeal
Class Actions 2025-03-04 11:10 pm By Sam Matthews

The plaintiff in an unsuccessful class action against Bayer over its Essure contraceptive device wants to see whether she can avoid paying costs in the case before deciding on whether to appeal the loss.

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Project finance pro joins Clayton Utz from Baker McKenzie
People In The News 2025-03-04 11:50 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Clayton Utz has snagged a partner with experience advising on financing for major projects from Baker McKenzie.

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