Read ourPublications Page 1 of 8 Subscribe Publication type Insurance - Jan 2021 Australia’s New Year’s Resolution: Defamation Reform More Summary Amendments made to Australia’s Model Defamation Provisions will be enacted this year. Important for legal practitioners to remain informed of the reforms. Publication type Dec 2020 Carter Newell's 12 Cases of Christmas More Summary On the second day of Christmas, the High Court gave to me, a helicopter and admissions by an employee. Publication type Dec 2020 Workplace Advisory Gazette 7th edition More Summary The 7th edition Workplace Advisory Gazette examines a number of topical cases relevant to our corporate, insurer and broker clients. Publication type Insurance - Dec 2020 The ‘but for’ test of causation in Australian law More Summary The ‘but for’ test determines whether the harm suffered by a plaintiff was caused by the breach of the defendant’s duty. Publication type Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Dec 2020 Small Business Insolvency Reforms More Summary Appropriately branded as the ‘most significant reforms to Australia’s insolvency framework in 30 years’ the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2020, following public... Publication type Workplace Advisory - Dec 2020 The Twelve Days of Christmas – preparing your business for the festive season More Summary It is important that businesses prepare themselves for varying employment challenges that may arise at this time of year. Publication type Insurance - Dec 2020 Court refuses to extend PIPA time limit based on claimant’s inaction More Summary This recent case showcases claimants must pro-actively advance their claim, or risk the Court declining to provide an indulgence. Publication type Insurance - Insurance - Nov 2020 Professional and Management Liability Gazette 8th edition More Summary The Professional and Management Liability Gazette (8th edition) provides a practical overview of topical cases relevant to our professional, insurer, broker and corporate clients. This edition highlights a broad range of cases relating to professionals in... Publication type Workplace Advisory - Nov 2020 Serious fines for serious contraventions of the Fair Work Act? More Summary Fair Work Ombudsman v Tac Pham Pty Ltd & Anor [2020] FCCA 3036 was the first successful prosecution of a serious contravention provision in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Publication type Insurance - Nov 2020 Another win for defendants in Australian shareholder class actions More Summary Crowley v Worley Limited [2020] FCA 1522 is only the second shareholder class action case to have reached judgment in Australia. Publication type Insurance - Nov 2020 Sentencing considerations for breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) More Summary Timely reminder of the factors relevant to sentencing following a successful prosecution for breaches of work health and safety legislation. Publication type Insurance - Nov 2020 Paramedic’s standard of care receives the High Court’s treatment More Summary The High Court examines the standard of care expected of paramedics in emergency situations and overturns a decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal. Publication type Insurance - Oct 2020 Court of Appeal reinforces high standard expected of professional advisers More Summary A recent appellate decision provides valuable guidance to financial advisers on the extent of warnings required to ensure clients properly understand the consequences of their financial decisions. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Oct 2020 JobKeeper 2.0 – a crunch point for employers More Summary With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting financial viability of businesses, employers are being forced to consider redundancies despite the economic lifeline presented by JobKeeper. Publication type Insurance - Sep 2020 Medical Malpractice Gazette 1st edition More Summary This Gazette aims to provide our insurer, insured and broker clients with a comprehensive range of cases in the health and allied health sectors. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Sep 2020 NSW construction law reforms are coming thick and fast – An overview of recent changes More Summary NSW continues its rollout of construction law reforms directed at restoring public confidence in the local industry. Publication type Commercial Property - Sep 2020 How long will COVID-19 Rent Relief last in Queensland? Sneakerboy and beyond - UPDATE 25/09/2020 More Summary What approach will the Queensland Courts take when applying the Queensland regulation? Publication type Insurance - Sep 2020 COVID-19 restrictions did not excuse delay by solicitor More Summary This recent case serves as an important reminder solicitors may be subject to personal costs orders for delays, even in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Aug 2020 Collateral warranty deeds – small documents, big risks More Summary Collateral warranty deeds are a standard requirement in most major projects however care should always be taken in the review process. As a subcontractor, do you know the key risks? Publication type Construction & Engineering - Aug 2020 Are your dispute resolution clauses enforceable? More Summary The enforcebility of clauses in contractual dispute resolution can be a grey area for the courts. « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Next »
