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Moderna loses bid to patent mRNA vaccine
Moderna has failed in its bid to secure an mRNA vaccine patent, but an IP Australia delegate gave the US biotech another shot at its application. 
ASIC hits Kalkine with new licence conditions over customer service advice
The corporate watchdog has imposed extra conditions on Kalkine's financial services licence amid concerns customer service representatives were providing unlicensed advice.
ASIC accuses Snaffle of hefty price markups, excessive interest charges
Australia's corporate watchdog has taken Snaffle to court, alleging the online retailer inflated prices and charged excessive interest under credit contracts.
IAG’s $855M acquisition of RACQ Insurance cleared by ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose IAG’s acquisition of RACQI, saying more established insurers will still be able to compete in Queensland.
Bedshed cops $40K in penalties for alleged misleading NDIS claims
Bedding and mattress retailer Bedshed has paid nearly $40,000 in penalties after the Australian Competition and Consumer issued it with two infringement notices over advertising that claimed its products were approved by the National Disability insurance Scheme.
ASIC takes crypto case against Block Earner to High Court
ASIC has asked the High Court to overturn a judgment in favour of cryptocurrency firm Block Earner, saying the decision would allow future products to escape regulation.
ASIC takes Resimac to court for ‘one size fits all’ approach to hardship claims
New enforcement action by the corporate regulator accuses home loan manager Resimac of letting down thousands of financially struggling customers who filed hardship applications.
Court ‘loathe’ to order more discovery in ACCC suit against Mastercard
A judge hearing the ACCC's misuse of market power case against Mastercard has said he’s “loathe” to order any further discovery, as the credit card company argues a fight over waiver of legal professional privilege could involve “potentially enormous” further discovery. 
Vodafone mulls legal action against Telstra over mobile network reach claims
Vodafone has referred Telstra to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and is considering taking legal action against its rival, over allegations Australia's largest telco made deceptive mobile network reach claims.
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$7M suit over asbestos-tainted mulch in Sydney parks on ice pending criminal pleas
A NSW Supreme Court judge has stayed civil proceedings relating to asbestos-contaminated mulch found in parks across Sydney amid ongoing criminal proceedings.