Read ourPublications Page 1 of 8 Subscribe Publication type Cyber Risk - Jul 2021 The Information Commissioner's latest privacy breach determinations More Summary Considered by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, this newsletter details privacy complaints across a diverse range of circumstances. Publication type Cyber Risk - Jul 2021 Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020: could your organisation be caught? More Summary The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 (Cth) proposes extensive powers for the federal government in the event of a significant cyber-attack or natural hazard. Publication type Insurance - Jul 2021 Sections 28(2), 28(3) and 40(3) of the ICA considered More Summary A recent decision of the NSW Court of Appeal provides valuable guidance as to what courts will consider to be a valid notification of a claim or circumstances. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Jul 2021 The danger of not getting subcontract programmes right More Summary This newsletter details a step-by-step approach on what to consider for subcontract programmes. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Settlement offers – are they really protecting your costs position? More Summary Defendants and insurers need to carefully consider whether a Calderbank offer will provide the intended cost protection. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Jun 2021 Queensland construction company hit with exclusion sanction after WHS breach More Summary An exclusion sanction has been imposed on a construction company for breaching work health and safety laws under the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (Cth). Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Setting aside settlement agreements in historical sexual abuse cases - the High Court provides clarity for Queensland More Summary The High Court considers whether it is ‘just and reasonable’ to set aside settlement agreements in historical sexual abuse cases in Queensland. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Jun 2021 Offensive, insulting and inappropriate. But is it sexual harassment? More Summary The Federal Court of Australia highlights in recent cases the difficulties that applicants face in discharging the burden of proof when allegations of sexual harassment are made. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Utmost good faith when investigating and assessing claims More Summary A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia offers useful guidance for insurers in relation to the extent of their obligations when investigating and assessing an insured’s claim for indemnity. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Advocate’s immunity endorsed at appellate level again More Summary The New South Wales Court of Appeal has confirmed advocate’s immunity applies in the context of allegedly negligent advice from a solicitor to a client. Publication type Planning & Environment - May 2021 Ready… Set… Go! Victoria’s environmental reforms are commencing in July More Summary The new Victorian environmental laws will come into effect from 1 July 2021, under the amended Environmental Protection Act 2017 (Vic). Publication type Insurance - May 2021 Is the ‘Dangerous Recreational Activity’ defence available under the ACL? More Summary It is not uncommon for plaintiffs to advance claims under the ACL in an attempt to circumvent the defences available under state and territory legislation. Publication type Insurance - May 2021 Defamation reform: keeping defamation in step with the modern era More Summary With defamation claims on the rise and legislative reforms being introduced throughout Australia, it is important to keep up to date with the proposed changes. Publication type May 2021 Injury Liability Gazette 13th edition More Summary This edition highlights topical judgments and provides useful, practical and current information to our insurer, broker and professional and corporate clients. Publication type Insurance - Apr 2021 Quantum in the coal mines More Summary A recent case examines where an Offer of Compromise giving rise to a costs order did not comply with the Rules and the indemnity costs order was overturned. Publication type Insurance - Apr 2021 Proportionate liability: The risks of early settlement with some tortfeasors More Summary We explore the risks and benefits of early settlement with some tortfeasors in apportionable claims. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Apr 2021 Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) clarify confusion surrounding casuals More Summary The long awaited Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and economic Recovery) Bill 2021 passed through federal parliament last month. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Insurance - Apr 2021 Building consultants largely unsuccessful in Lacrosse appeal More Summary In a recent case, the Victorian Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the building consultants with respect to the Lacrosse apartment tower fire. Publication type Insurance - Education - Mar 2021 The Australian response to Institutional Child Abuse, 2nd edition More Summary This Guide reviews the National Redress Scheme, legislative changes in Qld, NSW and Vic and the implications of these changes for institutions and insurers. Publication type Insurance - Mar 2021 Ippin Textiles: when will a fraudulently procured mortgage secure a debt? More Summary The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently considered the circumstances in which a mortgage procured by fraud will secure the debt it purports to secure. « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Next »
