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Reflex fails to prove invalidity of Globaltech patent for devices sold to Boart Longyear
Technology company Reflex Instruments has lost its challenge to rival Globaltech’s patent for two mining survey tools, with a judge finding Reflex had not established the technology wasn't novel and lacked an inventive step.
ACCC blesses Aurizon, One Rail merger with sale of east coast assets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the OK to Aurizon's proposed $2.3 billion acquisition of rail haulage company One Rail, after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from Aurizon to sell One Rail’s east coast business.
Judge asked by appeals court to explain damages in trade secrets spat
An appeals court has returned a case to a judge it said did not give sufficient reasons for awarding damages in a case brought by flooring company Evagroup against a sales manager who left to launch a competing business.
Judge questions if Tiwi Islanders disqualified from challenging Santos drill plan
A judge has questioned whether Tiwi Islanders' delay in filing an application to stop Santos from beginning drilling on an offshore gas project this month may have doomed the bid.
Class action over COVID-19 jab mandate ‘legally misconceived’, judge says
A judge has dismissed a proceeding against the New South Wales government over a mandate requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying the applicant’s constitutional case was “legally misconceived and must be rejected.”
Red Telecom hit with $450,000 penalty for failing to pay customers
A judge has ordered a defunct telecommunications company to pay $450,000 in penalties for flouting orders requiring it to pay out over $63,000 to its customers.
Bank of Queensland hit with first-ever penalty for Consumer Data Right breaches
Bank of Queensland is the first bank to be caught for alleged breaches under the new Consumer Data Right scheme, paying a $133,200 penalty.
Boston Scientific to pay $105M in class action over pelvic mesh devices
US medical device maker Boston Scientific has agreed to pay $105 million to settle a class action on behalf of Australian women implanted with one or more of the company's pelvic mesh or sling products.
Nurse hit with charges for coming to work after COVID-19 test
An aged care nurse who showed up to work while infected with COVID-19 could face hefty fines and jail time after being slapped with two charges for allegedly violating workplace safety laws.
ASIC seeks $15M penalty against GetSwift after ‘unprecedented’ offshore move
ASIC has called for a $15 million penalty against GetSwift and 12-year bans against its directors, who moved the logistics company overseas as the regulator's enforcement action was on foot, a move the court on Tuesday said was "unprecedented".