PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for orders for preservation of documents – where orders made referring the issue of the extent and nature of discovery for consideration at a conference by a registrar – where applicant alleges that system updates to computing software used by the respondent may compromise the discovery process – whether likely that documents will be lost or destroyed – whether preservation orders appropriate in the circumstances – held materials in support of application do not reveal a basis for concern that critical documents will be destroyed or lost – orders as sought by the applicant would circumvent the conference to be convened before the registrar – application dismissed
Related cases – asset preservation orders
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Purcell v IDN24 [2025] FCA 215
CONTEMPT OF COURT – Contempt of the Australian Crime Commission punishable as contempt of Federal Court – failure or refusal to answer questions – whether a purported lack of recollection could amount to a failure or refusal to answer questions – whether lack of memory is inherently implausible – inferences – Applicant failed to discharge…
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Somers Enterprises Australia PL v Basefun PL [2025] FCA 218
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – trade marks – registration – application for removal for non-use – appeal de novo – extent of use in relevant class within Australia – discretion of Court to allow mark to remain on Register of Trade Marks – appeal allowed – Trade Mark retained on Register Related cases about trademark revocation
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ASIC v Alshakshir [2025] FCA 19
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – interlocutory application for urgent interim relief – where plaintiff seeks travel orders preventing defendant from leaving Australia pursuant to s 1323 of Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) – where ex parte orders made and application adjourned to allow inter partes hearing – where plaintiff has commenced investigation into defendant and associated entities…
