Read ourPublications Page 1 of 5 Subscribe Publication type Insurance - Aug 2019 Vicarious liability for intentional and criminal conduct (Sydney) More Summary Join our Sydney team as they explore this topic and issues to be considered in defending such claims. Publication type Commercial Property - Aug 2019 Paper titles becoming obsolete in Queensland More Summary Queensland Parliament have made an amendment to the Land Title Act 1994 (Qld) which will see paper certificates of title no longer having any legal effect from 1 October 2019. Publication type Commercial Property - Construction & Engineering - Corporate - Energy & Resources - Planning & Environment - Aug 2019 Ethical Supplier Mandate: Tougher guidelines for government suppliers More Summary The Ethical Supplier Mandate and Ethical Supplier Threshold update in the Queensland Procurement Policy will see taxpayer dollars spent on companies who do the right thing by workers via training, safety and fair wages. Are you ready to comply? Publication type Insurance - Aug 2019 Obvious risk – Is it really that obvious? More Summary A commonly pleaded defence, navigating obvious risk can be complex. This newsletter examines recent judgments and provides guidance on how to determine when a risk will be obvious. Publication type Planning & Environment - Jul 2019 Let’s Talk Environmental Duties, Obligations and Liability (Brisbane) More Summary This session will exploring environmental duties, obligations and liability in Queensland. Publication type Insurance - Jul 2019 Momentary misjudgment insufficient to crush plaintiff’s claim for damages More Summary This newsletter explores the issue of contributory negligence and serves a good reminder that when conflicting evidence is present in a case, a contemporaneous version of events will not always be given greater weight. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2019 To what extent must financial advisers know their clients? More Summary A Supreme Court of Queensland decision emphasises the importance of financial advisers enquiring into their clients’ personal circumstances and cautioning on the material risks of the advice. Publication type Energy & Resources - Jun 2019 Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019: Key changes for explorers More Summary Parliament has passed the Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 which amends a substantial number of resources legislation. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2019 An insurer falls foul of a contractual deeming clause More Summary A recent case provides an important reminder why policy wordings should be regularly reviewed to ensure any changes in applicable case law and legislation have been taken into account. Publication type Commercial Property - Jun 2019 REIQ Property Manager Breakfast (Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast) More Summary This session examines personal injury and mismanagement claims (QCAT claims for compensation) as well as providing real life examples and best practice advice. Publication type Workplace Advisory - May 2019 Claims in the #metoo era (Brisbane) More Summary This session will explore developments in the field of sexual harassment and sex discrimination claims in the #metoo era. Publication type Insurance - May 2019 The Australian response to Institutional Child Abuse More Summary In recent years there has been heightened awareness in Australia of the number of victims of child sexual abuse, particularly in the institutional context, and the many challenges they historically faced in prosecuting their claims. Our 1st edition Guide... Publication type May 2019 APPEA Conference and Exhibition 2019 (Brisbane) More Summary Partner James Plumb is presenting on 'Back to the future - A review of Australian reservation and other natural gas export control policies' at the APPEA Conference and Exhibition 2019 in May. Publication type Insurance - May 2019 Excavator digs itself into a deep hole with respect to property loss More Summary The case of Delta Pty Ltd v Mechanical and Construction Insurance Pty Ltd provides a useful reminder of the importance of having appropriate insurance cover for any given project. Publication type Aviation & Transport - May 2019 American jurisdiction and the Australian aviation market (Brisbane) More Summary Join our Aviation team when they examine the approach and propensity for passenger litigation with global ramifications. Publication type Insurance - May 2019 Obvious risk - Is it really that obvious? (Sydney) More Summary Join our Sydney team as they explore the commonly pleaded defence 'Obvious risk - is it really that obvious?' and the courts’ views on it. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Insurance - May 2019 Constructive Notes® - Missing links in the ‘Chain of Responsibility’, 3rd edition More Summary This edition examines Government response to date following reports released by the Senate Economics References Committee and the Building Ministers' Forum relating to non-conforming building products in Australia. Publication type Aviation & Transport - May 2019 38th Annual ALAANZ Conference (Melbourne) More Summary Partner Glenn Biggs will chair a session at the 38th Annual ALAANZ Conference in Melbourne. Publication type Insurance - Apr 2019 Brother v Brother: Case of the Red Bath Mat More Summary A recent District Court of New South Wales decision examines a case where siblings go to court over a bath mat and who was at fault for a slip and fall. Publication type Insurance - Mar 2019 Admit to obvious errors, or risk a finding of deceit with indemnity costs More Summary A recent Federal Court of Australia decision reiterates professionals should act honestly and appropriately at all times, or pay the cost. « Previous1 2 3 4 5Next » View our archived publications
