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Ex-CFMEU boss John Setka reaches agreement in AFL umpire threat case
Former CFMEU Victorian secretary John Setka has reached an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman in proceedings alleging he tried to coerce the AFL to sack an umpire over his previous role at the Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Tradie underwear brand wins challenge to ‘Tradettes’ trade mark
Men's briefs manufacturer Tradie has successfully opposed an application by a group supporting tradeswomen to register 'Tradettes' as a trade mark.
OAIC clears real estate platform Fast Property AI of misusing personal info
The privacy watchdog has cleared a property company run by lawyer Dominique Grubisa of claims of misuse of  personal information, but has referred concerns about promotional statements to the ACCC.
ASIC loses appeal of failed strike-out in Clive Palmer case
ASIC has lost its appeal of a failed bid to strike out of parts of mining magnate Clive Palmer’s claim that he was subject to an unlawful examination by the regulator, with a judge finding the pleading properly identified the ASIC officers involved. 
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Ex-CFMEU boss John Setka reaches agreement in AFL umpire threat case
Former CFMEU Victorian secretary John Setka has reached an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman in proceedings alleging he tried to coerce the AFL to sack an umpire over his previous role at the Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Watpac worker can seek flexible work arrangement for creative writing: FWC
Builder Watpac can't block a 67-year-old employee from pursuing a Fair Work Commission challenge to his employer's denial of his request to work four days a week so that he can spend time writing.
DroneShield faces ASIC probe into disclosures, share sales
 DroneShield is facing an ASIC investigation into disclosures and share sales, after its former CEO and two other executives sold all of their shares in the drone defence tech company.
Pernod Ricard loses fight with Sazerac over ‘Stagg’ trade mark
A unit of spirits maker Pernod Ricard has lost its opposition to rival Sazerac's bid to register 'Stagg' as a trade mark for a whiskey brand, with an IP Australia delegate finding the mark was not deceptively similar to Pernod Ricard's 'Royal Stag' mark. 
Shell prevails in challenge to ‘excessive’ ATO assessments
Shell’s Australian arm has succeeded in challenging a finding by the ATO that it needed to pay an additional $99 million in capital gains tax after it disposed of its 34.27 per cent holding in Woodside Petroleum.
AUSTRAC warns AI increasing risk of serious financial crimes
Criminals are increasingly using AI in their money laundering playbook, increasing the scale and sophistication of financial crimes, AUSTRAC has warned.