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Viterra can’t shield identity of maltsters that engaged in dodgy business practices
Trials 2019-03-27 2:01 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The judge overseeing the lengthy trial between agricultural giants Cargill and Viterra over the $420 million sale of malt producer Joe White has shot down Viterra’s request to shield the identity of malting companies that allegedly engaged in shady business practices, including using a banned substance to produce malt.

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Click Energy to pay $900,000 for misleading customers about their power bills
Competition & Consumer Protection 2019-03-26 10:27 pm By Christine Caulfield

Electricity retailer Click Energy has been ordered to pay $900,000 in penalties for misleading consumers about discounts on their energy bills.

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Judge criticised for ‘professional discourtesy’ after 75-day delay in publishing ruling
Immigration 2019-03-26 8:31 pm By Miklos Bolza

A Federal Court judge has criticised a Federal Circuit Court judge for the “professional discourtesy” he showed in his treatment of an Iranian refugee’s case, including delaying publication of judgment for 75 days after delivering his reasons orally.

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Select Vantage knew surveillance system was flawed, ASIC defamation trial hears
Defamation 2019-03-26 8:09 pm By Miklos Bolza

Trader Daniel Schlaepfer and his firm Select Vantage were alerted to possible market manipulation and flaws in the company’s surveillance system, the court has heard mid-trial in the case alleging ASIC made defamatory remarks to the trading firm’s major business partners.

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IP Australia raises challenge to car seat patent application
Intellectual Property 2019-03-26 2:13 pm By Miklos Bolza

IP Australia has challenged a patent application for a rearward-facing car seat, despite shooting down all the grounds of opposition raised by child safety product maker Dorel.

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Clive Palmer not gonna take Twisted Sister’s copyright lawsuit without a fight
Intellectual Property 2019-03-25 10:09 pm By Christine Caulfield

Aspiring MP Clive Palmer has filed his defence against a lawsuit by US record label Universal Music over his take on the 1980s rock anthem ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’, saying he didn’t infringe any copyright on the song because it’s not original.

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Mylan must hand over authorised generic docs ahead of injunction hearing
Intellectual Property 2019-03-25 8:29 pm By Miklos Bolza

Pharmaceutical giant Mylan has been ordered to hand over documents relating to its proposed launch of a generic version of its cholesterol drug Lipidil to rival Sun Pharma in advance of a hearing on Mylan’s request for an order blocking Sun from launching its own generic version of the drug.

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Judge refuses bid for common fund order in Westpac class action
Class Actions 2019-03-25 7:53 pm By Miklos Bolza

A court has dismissed an application for a common fund order in a class action against Westpac, saying the applicant in the Maurice Blackburn-led action had failed to sufficiently detail the case and had “shirked” its responsibility by launching the proceedings with a concise statement alone.

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WorkPac wants $84M casual worker class action thrown out
Class Actions 2019-03-25 5:25 pm By Miklos Bolza

Labour hire company WorkPac has asked the court to dismiss an $84 million class action brought on behalf of thousands of casual mine workers alleging they were misclassified and denied annual leave and other entitlements.

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Cotton On sued by hip hop-inspired Melbourne kebab restaurant
Intellectual Property 2019-03-25 3:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A Melbourne-based restaurant and food truck operator selling “game-changing kebabs” has sued popular retailer Cotton On for allegedly infringing the copyright for the “Biggie Smalls” crown logo under which it markets its services.

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