Read ourPublications Page 1 of 5 Subscribe Publication type Insurance - Feb 2020 Court of Appeal limits damages flowing from negligent conveyancing More Summary The recent case of McLennan v Meyer Vandenberg [2019] ACTCA 35 provides reassurance for insurers defending claims seeking excessive damages. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2020 The latest on mandatory data breach reporting – incidents continue to rise More Summary The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s latest report is a timely reminder on the importance of being proactive about your cyber security. Publication type Energy & Resources - Jan 2020 Federal Government releases review of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism More Summary Partner James Plumb and solicitor Gemma Sweeney discuss what you need to know about the ADGSM review findings, recommendations and what’s coming next. Publication type Insurance - Dec 2019 Dual Insurance and the Battle of the 'Other Insurance' Clauses More Summary Instances of dual insurance occur frequently in practice with ‘other insurance’ clauses continuing to be a topic of much deliberation. Publication type Insurance - Dec 2019 What takes priority – the schedule or the policy wording? More Summary Inconsistencies can arise between pre-printed policy terms and specifically tailored policy schedules, leading to policy interpretation issues. Publication type Insurance - Dec 2019 Doing Business in Australia Guide 6th edition More Summary Address' a selection of important and unique aspects of doing business in Australia, which have broad application across a wide range of industries. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Dec 2019 Workplace Advisory Gazette 6th edition More Summary This Gazette examines decisions relating to employee v contractor, sexual harassment, deeds / common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duties and anti-bullying. Publication type Insurance - Nov 2019 Professional and Management Liability Gazette 6th edition More Summary The 6th edition provides a practical overview of topical cases relevant to professionals, insurers, brokers and corporate clients operating within the financial lines sphere. Publication type Insurance - Education - Hospitality, Retail and Tourism - Health and Aged Care - Nov 2019 Injury Liability Gazette 11th edition More Summary The 11th edition provides a practical and helpful summary on recent liability and personal injury decisions relevant to insurance professionals. Publication type Insurance - Health and Aged Care - Nov 2019 A Guide to Directors' and Officers' Liability and Insurance 2nd edition More Summary Our Guide to Directors' and Officers' Liability and Insurance discusses the liability exposure faced by company directors and officers in Australia, and the extent to which that liability can be indemnified. Publication type Insurance - Nov 2019 Reality Bites – Court deems House Rules contestant a network employee More Summary Courts are now looking outside strict contractual terms and considering other factors in determining whether an employment relationship exists within non-traditional work settings. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Workplace Advisory - Work Health & Safety - Nov 2019 CFMMEU contravenes the Fair Work Act More Summary Right of entry lands Union in hot water Publication type Insurance - Oct 2019 Myer class action – significant findings on causation and reliance More Summary A recent class action judgment examines the essential steps companies should take to fulfil their disclosure obligations. Publication type Insurance - Oct 2019 Contractual Insurance Clauses – Is Erect Safe still good law? More Summary When it comes to insurance provisions, is Erect Safe the correct approach and still considered good law? Publication type Insurance - Oct 2019 Security for costs – now available for order against third parties More Summary Historically, orders for security for costs have been made against the funded party. However, in a recent class action proceeding, payment of security was ordered directly against the non-party funder. Publication type Insurance - Professional Service Providers - Oct 2019 Director fails to access ASIC’s pre-litigation witness communications More Summary Seeking to rely on litigation privilege? A decision reconfirms the relevant principles for withholding documents from disclosure on the basis of legal professional privilege. Publication type Insurance - Professional Service Providers - Sep 2019 Court clarifies solicitors' pre-litigation duty to clients More Summary For solicitors and their insurers, a recent decision provides a valuable reminder of the importance for solicitors to ensure their clients are fully aware of the material risks of litigation, before commencing proceedings. Publication type Insurance - Sep 2019 Unfair contract terms regime to be extended to insurance contracts More Summary The Treasury Laws Amendment (Unfair Terms in Insurance Contracts) Bill has been released and proposes an extension of the unfair contract terms regime to insurance contracts. Publication type Insurance - Sep 2019 Self-represented legal practitioners can no longer claim professional costs More Summary The 'Chorley' exception, dating back over the past 135 years, is no longer considered good law in Australia and has recently been abolished. Publication type Insurance - Sep 2019 3 things you need to know about AFCA and ASIC post-Royal Commission More Summary Public awareness of poor corporate behaviour has increased following the Financial Services Royal Commission. As a result, AFCA and ASIC now have additional powers they will start to utilise later this year. « Previous1 2 3 4 5Next » View our archived publications
