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Ben Roberts-Smith reignites court battle with ex-wife over confidential emails
Appeals 2022-02-16 10:33 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Embattled war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith continues to pursue legal action against his ex-wife, having applied for leave to appeal a Federal Court decision disallowing cross-examination over allegations she accessed his private emails.

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Seven settles defamation suit by wrongly named Cleo Smith abduction suspect
Defamation 2022-02-16 2:54 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Seven Network has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by a Nyamal man who the broadcaster wrongly identified as the suspect in the abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith in Western Australia.

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Class action funder says perceived 7-Eleven ‘pressure’ relevant to $25M commission bid
Class Actions 2022-02-15 5:51 pm By Christine Caulfield

Evidence of anxiety felt by 7-Eleven franchisees leading class actions against the convenience store giant was relevant to whether the funder could earn a $25 million commission from the proceeds of a settlement, a court has heard.

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‘A complete ass’: Judge in Palmer, McGowan trial bemoans state of defamation law
Defamation 2022-02-15 9:38 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge overseeing the closely watched trial in Clive Palmer’s defamation case against WA Premier Mark McGowan has vented his frustrations with the state of Australian defamation proceedings, railing against what he said was the common practice of parties refusing to concede even minor points. 

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‘Sneaky and dishonest’: Ben Roberts-Smith accuses ex-wife of seeking revenge on witness stand
Trials 2022-02-15 3:27 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Decorated Afghanistan war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has accused his ex-wife of lying to journalists, lawyers and the court in order to “seek revenge” for his alleged infidelity.

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Fitness chain F45 loses patents for computer-run workout system
Intellectual Property 2022-02-15 12:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has revoked two patents held by national fitness chain F45 for a computer-run trainer workout system.

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Booktopia denies ‘systematically’ refusing refunds after 2 days
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-02-15 2:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

Online book retailer Booktopia has admitted it scrapped a term requiring two days’ notice of damaged or incorrect books, but rejects claims by the ACCC that the policy resulted in a systematic refusal to refund customers.

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GetSwift class action settlement at risk as financial position in doubt
Class Actions 2022-02-14 10:20 am By Christine Caulfield

A settlement agreement in a shareholder class action against GetSwift may be scrapped as the applicant seeks more information as to whether the logistics company is solvent or about to go under.

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Class action waiver in Ruby Princess cruise T&Cs not unfair, court told
Class Actions 2022-02-14 9:51 pm By Christine Caulfield

A class action waiver in the terms and conditions of tickets purchased by US passengers embarking on the fateful Ruby Princess cruise at the height of the first COVID-19 wave was neither unfair nor onerous, an appeals court has heard.

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‘Vicious rhetoric’: WA premier’s remarks about Clive Palmer more than name-calling
Defamation 2022-02-14 10:20 pm By Sam Matthews

Comments made about Clive Palmer by Western Australia premier Mark McGowan in press conferences were “heavy with historical and sinister significance”, a court has heard on the first day of trial in the mining billionaire’s defamation case. 

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