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ISPs ordered to block 28 piracy sites, in win for Foxtel
Intellectual Property 2018-06-19 6:00 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Federal Court on Tuesday ordered internet providers Telstra, Optus, Vocus and TPG to block 28 websites accused of facilitating the illegal download and streaming of movies and TV shows.

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Aussie acai berry co. denies stealing rival’s story
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-06-19 5:40 pm By Christine Caulfield

An Australian acai berry company has hit back at accusations it co-opted the pioneering narrative of US acai berry bowl maker Sambazon to promote a competing business.

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MWL founders look to bring derivative suit against Focus Financial
Securities 2018-06-19 3:23 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

MWL Financial Group’s co-founder and a group of superannuation and investment funds are seeking court approval to bring a derivative suit on behalf of the investment adviser against its private equity-backed US parent company, Focus Financial.

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CFMEU ‘bleeding dry’ two union whistleblowers, lawyer says
Employment 2018-06-19 1:35 pm By Miklos Bolza

A lawyer for two sacked CFMEU officials has accused Australia’s biggest union of “bleeding dry” his whistleblower clients after it vowed in court Tuesday to fight the consolidation of three cases against it.

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Auto shop loses bid to sue Holding Redlich over franchisee agreements
Contracts 2018-06-19 12:58 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has rejected a failed auto repair franchiser’s bid to appeal a ruling dismissing its case against Holding Redlich alleging the law firm was negligent in preparing franchisee agreements.

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Canadian poppy coin invalidates own patent, Australia tells court
Intellectual Property 2018-06-18 10:58 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Australian Government has revealed its “knockout claim” in an international IP dispute, accusing the Royal Canadian Mint of invalidating its own patent for printed coins by distributing the coins prior to the patent being filed.

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Spat over ‘secret’ side deal in class action tossed on appeal
Class Actions 2018-06-18 10:13 pm By Miklos Bolza

A legal stoush over a “secret” side agreement between the lead applicant in a shareholder class action and a litigation funder has been shut down, with the Full Federal Court on Monday dismissing an appeal by the applicant.

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Judge says DibbsBarker, QRxPharma emails privileged
Securities 2018-06-18 10:10 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge overseeing a securities class action against former directors of failed pharmaceutical company QRxPharma and its legal advisor DibbsBarker has ruled that certain documents, including numerous emails sent by the law firm, are protected by attorney-client privilege.

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Apple to pay $9M in ACCC case over iPhone repairs
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-06-18 9:40 pm By Christine Caulfield

Apple will pay $9 million to resolve a case by the ACCC alleging the US tech giant’s repair policies were in breach of the Australian Consumer Law, according to a court order Monday.

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Netcomm Wireless settles Corning’s patent suit over NBN tech
Intellectual Property 2018-06-18 3:16 pm By Christine Caulfield

NetComm Wireless has settled a suit brought by Corning Optical Communications alleging broadband technology used in the National Broadband Network rollout infringes on an innovation patent.

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