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In class action defence, Isuzu denies cars contained ‘defeat device’
Japanese car maker Isuzu has struck back at a class action, arguing Isuzu D-Max and MU-X cars sold in Australia did not contain the features of so-called defeat devices used to cheat on emissions tests.
Cantarella loses bid to revive ‘Oro’ trade mark
The Full Court has poured cold water on Vittoria Cantarella's hopes of reviving its ‘Oro’ trade marks, finding a judge did not err in concluding the marks were already used by another coffee maker.
Clayton Utz snags EY risk advisory pro
Risk advisory expert Doug Nixon has joined Clayton Utz as a partner after 20 years at Ernst & Young.
Wright Prospecting heirs mull costs order against brother’s litigation funder
The heirs of iron ore magnate Peter Wright have won a bid to haul their brother Julian to court to question him about the identity of the funder who backed his unsuccessful case against them in a dispute over their father’s estate.
Exactech class action stayed after judge recognises US bankruptcy
A class action against Exactech over allegedly faulty joint implants has been stayed pending its US-based parent company’s bankruptcy proceedings. 
Allianz not on hook for Knox Grammar abuse claims: Full Court
The Full Court has found insurer Allianz is not liable to indemnify the Uniting Church for historic claims of sexual abuse at exclusive Sydney boys’ private school Knox Grammar.
HSBC may face new claim in ASIC case alleging lax scam prevention
British banking giant HSBC could face a new claim in ASIC proceedings alleging it failed to adequately protect customers from scams, a court has heard.
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Callide Energy can’t block sale of interest in Queensland power station
Callide Energy has failed in a courtroom bid to block the sale its partner's interest in the joint venture for the construction and operation of Queensland's Callide power station.
Wotton Kearney lures Clayton Utz lawyer to expand government practice
Public sector expert and experienced litigator Clare McNamara has joined Wotton Kearney as a partner in the firm's Canberra office.
Initial Isuzu class action trial to focus on whether emissions ‘cheat’ device existed
A judge hearing a class action against Isuzu will deal first with whether its cars were fitted with so-called defeat devices, in the latest class action alleging a car maker cheated on emissions tests.