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Fashion feud: Adidas aims to tear stripes off White Fox

Fashion feud: Adidas aims to tear stripes off White Fox

One of the biggest fashion retailers in Australia and one of the world's largest sportswear brands are set to face off in a battle over stripes on clothing.

Japan court protects human voices in landmark AI case

Japan court protects human voices in landmark AI case

Japan court protects human voices in landmark AI case

Japan court protects human voices in landmark AI case

A Tokyo court has acknowledged for the first time a right to one's own voice after an anime actor sued TikTok over an account using an AI copy of his baritone.

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban

A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to block three news outlets from the White House and says they must have their access restored.

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Dolly's nephew accused of threatening staff and brand

Dolly Parton's estate wants a restraining order against her nephew, alleging "terrorising conduct", including threats to destroy the country legend's legacy.

News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access

News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access

Three news media outlets barred from the White House are suing US President Donald Trump's administration for a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up

Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up

Radio giant ARN says it was hamstrung by its former star Jackie "O" Henderson's desire for confidentiality when it told the share market her show was off air.

No end in sight for 'celeb bait' Facebook ad battle

No end in sight for 'celeb bait' Facebook ad battle

Social media giant Meta has a playbook to avoid scrutiny from regulators about the flood of scam ads on its platforms, the consumer watchdog says.

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Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Being coached on avoiding scrutiny for his excessive gambling to the point of losing his family is an example of a betting giant breaking the law, a man says.

Farm tax appeal by corrupt ex-MP's family thrown out

Farm tax appeal by corrupt ex-MP's family thrown out

Farm tax appeal by corrupt ex-MP's family thrown out

Farm tax appeal by corrupt ex-MP's family thrown out

The Obeid family has been described as calculated and recalcitrant for repeatedly ignoring court orders to prepare for a case it launched 12 years ago.

Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety: ex-engineer

Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety: ex-engineer

Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety: ex-engineer

Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety: ex-engineer

A former engineer at Meta testified that the CEO was responsible for a culture that may have shirked its responsibility to protect children from harm.

'Lovable rogue' Mick Gatto sues integrity champion

'Lovable rogue' Mick Gatto sues integrity champion

'Lovable rogue' Mick Gatto sues integrity champion

'Lovable rogue' Mick Gatto sues integrity champion

Underworld identity Mick Gatto is suing barrister Geoffrey Watson for defamation over a 60 Minutes interview about the CFMEU.

ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit

ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit

ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit

ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit

The ABC has apologised to Gina Rinehart, admitting it failed to meet expectations by airing a television skit describing a graphic attack on the billionaire.

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Endless delays appear set to continue after 11 members of the Obeid family asked to delay the hearing of an appeal they launched more than a decade ago.

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.

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Fruity film fantasy riles free speech fan Rinehart

Gina Rinehart has threatened legal action against the national broadcaster after a short film concocted a crude fantasy involving the Hancock Prospecting boss.

Chaos for Harry visit as palace ditches invite to stay

Prince Harry's visit to the UK is in disarray after a royal offer for him to stay at Buckingham Palace was pulled at the last minute due to his court case.

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

Where there is a will, there is a way, except when you die without one - a lack of estate planning can trigger headaches for loved ones, experts say.

Indigenous group claims landmark win over mining giant

An Aboriginal community has been awarded $150 million in compensation from one of the nation's richest mining companies, although it's far less than it wanted.

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Lively and Baldoni's legal teams to meet before trial

Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are gathering in court before a trial stemming from Lively’s ‌claims of sexual harassment by Baldoni.

Remote community demands safe housing in extreme heat

A remote Aboriginal community is taking legal action against their government for failing to provide safe housing in extreme heat.

Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop stunt resolved

A high-profile stunt resulting in multiple lawsuits has ended with a major metropolitan newspaper apologising for causing distress to staff at a takeaway shop.

Trump renews onslaught on ‘crooked’ BBC amid lawsuit

On the day the BBC unveiled its new boss, US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on the British broadcaster over the editing of a documentary.

Jacqui Lambie's plea to the PM about women in uniform

Senator Jacqui Lambie has issued a fiery message to Anthony Albanese, as Labor seeks to remove a whole group of veterans from a sexual abuse class action.

Rebel Wilson court woes could drag into next year

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has opened up a new battleground in her efforts to resolve a series of court actions, drawing the ire of another actor's legal team.

BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed

The BBC will take legal steps to have US President Donald Trump's $US10 billion defamation lawsuit over a program edit dismissed.

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