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“Consistently working on the significant deals and with a great depth of talent at all its offices, there is no questioning Mallesons’ presence at the top.” Chambers Global Guide 2009
Vioxx class action judgment - a bitter pill for Merck to swallow - 9 March 2010
On 5 March 2010, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its decision in the matter of Paterson v Merck, Sharpe & Dohme (Aust) Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 180. This class action was the first hearing relating to arthritis drug Vioxx outside the United States, and the first successful class action in the world brought against its manufacturer Merck. Merck has already stated that it will appeal the decision.
Government supports proposed reforms to unconscionable conduct and franchising provisions - 3 March 2010
The expert panel on the proposed reforms to the unconscionable conduct and franchising provisions of the Trade Practice Act (TPA) has today released its report to the Government. The Government has announced that it agrees with the expert panel’s recommendations and paved the way for “the most sweeping reform” in this area in recent times.
Withdrawal of the Government Guarantee of Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding Liabilities - 23 Feb 2010
On 7 February 2010 the Australian Government announced that it was withdrawing its guarantee of large deposits and wholesale funding. The guarantee, comprising a Deed of Guarantee (executed by the Treasurer) and a set of “Scheme Rules”, has been in place since 2 November 2008.
The Goodridge Case: new facts not new law - 24 Feb 2010
In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Australia has found that enforcement action under a margin loan was improperly taken. After doing so, the Court also made some observations in relation to the transfer of the margin loan which could, if taken out of the limited context in which they were made, cause some uncertainty for some common commercial transactions. In this note, we consider whether there are any wider implications of the decision in Goodridge v Macquarie Bank and note some common transactions which should remain unaffected.


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