Read ourPublications Page 1 of 8 Subscribe 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. Publication type Insurance - Mar 2021 Five ways plaintiffs can join defendants' insurers to existing litigation More Summary Insurers are increasingly dragged from backstage to frontstage as plaintiffs seek to ensure their litigation is worth pursuing by joining the defendants’ insurers to existing proceedings. Publication type Mar 2021 Narrowing of the nervous shock floodgates More Summary The recent case Giles v The State of Queensland 2020 QDC 332 establishes the limited scope of nervous shock claims against an employer. Publication type Commercial Property - Feb 2021 Changes to regulation modules under the BCCMA More Summary Are you prepared for the changes of the regulation modules under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997? Publication type Planning & Environment - Feb 2021 The Final Report of the EPBC Act Review: key changes, industry concern and where to now? More Summary The recommendations of the Final Report of the EPBC Act will change approval requirements for current and future major projects. Publication type Feb 2021 Taking a deep dive into waivers and inherent risk More Summary A recent decision highlights that when plaintiffs participate in recreational or sporting activities that carry an inherent degree of risk, it can be challenging to establish liability. Publication type Commercial Property - Feb 2021 Queensland Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Amendment Regulation 2021 More Summary A third amendment to commercial leasing emergency regulations has been passed. Here is what you need to know. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2021 Human error still causing data breaches More Summary The OAIC reports the ongoing prevalence of notifiable data breaches. Find out the causes and what you should do to limit your exposure. Publication type 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 Workplace Advisory - 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 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 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 - 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... « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Next »
