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Mayne Pharma wins suit over Cosette’s termination of $672M takeover
Mayne Pharma has won a dispute with US drug maker Cosette over the termination of a $672 million merger agreement, with a judge finding Mayne did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations by failing to disclose a letter from the US FDA sooner.
Robodebt class action funder wants $71M commission from settlement
The funder of a class action over the Morrison government’s Robodebt scheme will seek a 15 per cent commission at an upcoming settlement approval hearing, a court has heard, after the case settled for a record $548.5 million. 
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Alinta scores win in fight with contractors over Wagerup power station
Alinta Energy has won an urgent injunction against former contractors working on the Wagerup power station in Western Australia, saying delays on the project have caused daily losses of $137,000 in revenue since mid-July. 
Microsoft deliberately concealed AI-free 365 plan, ACCC claims
The ACCC has taken Microsoft to court, alleging the software giant misled 2.7 million customers of its 365 product suite into believing they had to subscribe to its AI assistant Copilot, knowing they were sceptical of the new product.
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Baker McKenzie grows energy, tax teams with Allens, KWM hires
Baker McKenzie has recruited two new partners from Allens and King & Wood Mallesons to bolster the ranks of its energy and tax practices.
ACCC seeks penalty of up to $13M for Qteq’s attempted cartel conduct
The ACCC has asked a judge to slap Queensland-based mining equipment company Qteq with a penalty of between $11 million and $13 million after he found the company and its chairman attempted to engage in cartel conduct. 
Film producer’s behavior made Rebel Wilson ‘uneasy’, court told
Actor and director Rebel Wilson says she was bullied by producers on her directorial debut 'The Deb' after she complained about the film's budget and conduct toward the lead actress that made her "uneasy".
Jones Day snags leading class actions lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills
Jones Day has poached a top class actions lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills who has worked on some of the country's largest representative proceedings over the course of her 17-year career.
No AI mining exception to copyright law, Albanese government says
A text and data mining exception for artificial intelligence will not be among reforms to Australia's copyright laws, the Albanese government has confirmed.
‘A call to arms’: ADF hit with class action alleging systemic sexual violence
The federal government has been hit with a landmark class action seeking redress for women allegedly subjected to systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination while employed at the Australian Defence Force.