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‘No urgency’: Judge rejects injunction bid in IP suit against ex-BHP unit
Ex-BHP unit South32 has dodged a request for an expedited injunction barring in an intellectual property dispute, with a judge finding there was "no urgency" to the bid. 
Union launches case against Sydney Trains over alleged pay docking
Sydney Trains faces court action alleging drivers were docked pay after taking part in protected industrial action, amid a protracted dispute over a new enterprise agreement.
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‘A salutary reminder’: Construction company on the hook for $200,000 despite cyber breach
A Perth construction company still owes electrical contractor Mobius full payment for work on a Rio Tinto reinjection scheme after it was duped by a fraudulent email, with a judge calling the case "a salutary reminder" of the importance of verifying bank details.
AHRC not obliged to mull Ramsay’s arguments in discrimination case: court
Ramsay Healthcare has lost a challenge to a decision that paved the way for a former employee to bring action alleging discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
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Yuanda settles claims ex-director diverted Lendlease project to competitor
Chinese builder Yuanda has settled a lawsuit against its former director that alleged he diverted building contracts, including a project with Lendlease, to his current employer SRG Global. 
Russian aluminium giant appeals Rio Tinto war sanctions case to High Court
Russian company UC Rusal wants the High Court to hear its appeal of an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries due to export sanctions.
Law firms faced wrath of clients, employees in 2024
Some of Australia's biggest law firms were dragged to court in 2024, facing lawsuits -- and even class actions -- by disgruntled clients and aggrieved employees.
Maker of Crocs Jibbitz settles patent case over alleged knock-offs
Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories. 
Melbourne University must reinstate professor sacked for alleged harassment
The University of Melbourne has been ordered to reinstate an academic who was sacked for allegedly harassing a female colleague.
Appeals challenge declassing orders in COVID-19 insurance class actions
Law firm Gordon Legal has filed appeals after a judge ordered the declassing of several proceedings over COVID-19 business interruption losses.