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Judge sidesteps recusal bid in Norton Rose spat with ex-partner
Employment 2018-12-13 10:24 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge facing calls to recuse himself from a dispute between law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and a dismissed employment partner has avoided hearing the disqualification application, with the case being allocated to another judge.

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Johnson Winter & Slattery hits back at PwC claims in Vocation class action
Class Actions 2018-12-13 10:13 pm By Christine Caulfield

Law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery has filed its defence against a cross claim by accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers in a shareholder class action over the collapse of Vocation, pointing to an email that shows the training company was advised of its disclosure obligations to the market.

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ASIC wins High Court battle in Prime Trust saga
Appeals 2018-12-13 8:31 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has largely prevailed on appeal to the High Court in its case against former directors of collapsed retirement village owner Prime Trust, including former federal health minister Michael Wooldridge. 

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Hytera wins bid to postpone Motorola copyright case
Intellectual Property 2018-12-13 1:58 pm By Miklos Bolza

Hytera Communications has won its bid to have a new copyright case brought against it by rival Motorola Solutions heard separately from a patent infringement trial scheduled to begin in July next year.

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TPG, Vodafone tie-up would lead to pricier mobile plans, ACCC says
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-12-13 1:05 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC has expressed concerns about the proposed merger of telecoms TPG and Vodafone, saying the deal could substantially lessen competition and lead to higher-priced mobile plans.

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Network 10 drops Boss name after legal action by Fairfax
Intellectual Property 2018-12-12 10:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A month after Network 10 vowed to fiercely defend against a trade mark infringement case by Fairfax Media over its new ’10 Boss’ logo, the TV broadcaster has agreed to drop the name.

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Takata air bag class actions can claim car makers’ silence was deceptive
Class Actions 2018-12-12 10:05 pm By Miklos Bolza

Seven class actions against auto makers that sold cars equipped with defective Takata airbags can allege the car makers’ silence constituted misleading and deceptive conduct.

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Penalties in VW class actions could be ‘horrendous’, judge says
Class Actions 2018-12-12 5:35 pm By Miklos Bolza

A judge has expressed skepticism of Bannister Law’s plan to hire powerhouse US lawyer Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw the September 11th victims compensation and BP oil spill funds, to mediate class actions against Volkwagen over its emissions cheating scandal, saying the car maker had shown no interest in settling despite the risk of “horrendous” penalties.

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Court approves $6.7M settlement in MacMahon class action
Class Actions 2018-12-12 4:42 pm By Miklos Bolza

A judge has signed off on a $6.7 million settlement in a shareholder class action against mining firm MacMahon Holdings that will see group members get $2.4 million, or 35 per cent, of the total sum.

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In defeat for IP Australia, Rokt wins patent for computer software
Intellectual Property 2018-12-12 2:28 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Rokt has won its bid to patent a digital advertising system, the first major court victory in one of three challenges to IP Australia’s stance on the patentability of computer software.

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