Court Case stories
Aquila's laser tech powers non-stop drone flights in landmark trial
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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drones
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solar power
Aquila, an AU-NZ deep tech start-up, makes history by wirelessly charging drones in mid-flight using laser beams, setting its sights on transforming global energy distribution.
VIQ Solutions starts contract with Queensland Courts DJAG
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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transcribe
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viq solutions
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court case
VIQ Solutions has started providing transcription and recording services to Queensland Courts Department of Justice and Attorney General.
Appian awarded billions in damages against Pegasystems Inc.
Thu, 12th May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Appian has been awarded USD$2.036 billion in damages against Pegasystems Inc as the result of a jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia.
New precedent for cybersecurity after legal judgement of RI Advice
Fri, 6th May 2022
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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court case
In an Australian first, the Federal Court has found that RI Advice failed to adequately manage cybersecurity risks.
Legal challenge over decision that AI machines cannot be granted patents
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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ai
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patents
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A legal challenge is being prepared to overturn the Intellectual Property Office's (IPONZ) decision not to recognise a machine as an inventor.
Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The lawyers are alleging that their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of constitutional rights.
Commerce Commission cautions consumers following High Court’s Viagogo decision
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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court case
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viagogo
The Commerce Commission warns consumers to be vigilant when purchasing event tickets online after the High Court dismissed its injunction bid against Viagogo.
Huawei continues to plead innocent despite serious criminal charges
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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huawei
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fraud
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Huawei faces 13-count indictment in the US, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges. CFO Meng also indicted.
Apple Supreme Court case could have ‘far-reaching ramifications’
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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smartphones
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apm
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low-code
A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
PB Tech raked over coals by ComCom for dodgy practices
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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commerce commission
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pb technologies
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court case
PB Tech admits to 14 charges of violating extended warranty rules, while also being warned for bait advertising, according to the Commerce Commission.
Telstra to front federal court over direct billing services
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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uc
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telco
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telstra
Telstra faces fines of up to AUD$10m and customer refunds after admitting to misleading consumers about its Premium Direct Billing service.
Second workplace bullying case filed against TechnologyOne
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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legal battle
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technologyone
TechnologyOne is embroiled in a second workplace bullying lawsuit, with former employee Ana Monteiro alleging bullying and discrimination by senior executives.
Hills and Milestone Systems to trade punches in court
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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saas
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martech
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digital entertainment
Hills Limited slams Milestone Systems' request to have it wound up, calling it an abuse of power, as both companies prepare for a court battle this month.
Schneider Electric wins court case over DPSA’s unpaid debts - thanks existing partners
Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric emerges victorious in court battle with data center infrastructure distributor DPSA over unpaid debts.
Pernod Ricard cuts deal over convertible note tax dispute
Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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ird
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sales
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court case
Pernod Ricard has joined the list of firms cutting deals with the Inland Revenue Department to settle tax disputes over the use of mandatory conver.
High Court turns down Kuwait Finance House claim over Canterbury funding
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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investment
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court case
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money management
The Kuwaiti firm asked the court to uphold a ruling in the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution against Berkeley, California-based David Teece.
Vodafone changes ad? That's a lie, Telecom
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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uc
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digital entertainment
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customers
Vodafone's SuperNet advertising campaign will continue unchanged despite Telecom dropping its court case seeking an injunction today.
Apple talks tough in China iPad dispute - Updated
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple escalates its legal feud with Proview in China, defending its iPad trademark rights and accusing Proview of defamation.
News: Apple fined, iOS apps on Apple TV, Mac version of The Old Republic important, and more!
Tue, 3rd Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple tv
Apple fined £1.2m in Italy for misleading warranty practices, while developers make strides in iOS apps on Apple TV, and The Old Republic eyes Mac.