Read ourPublications Page 2 of 8 Subscribe 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... 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Jul 2020 Workplace Manslaughter – how will it work in the Victorian landscape? More Summary As of 1 July 2020, the new offence of workplace manslaughter can attract the highest fine in the state of Victoria for a safety-related offence, being approximately $16.5 million. Publication type Jul 2020 Professional and Management Liability Gazette 7th edition More Summary This edition provides a synopsis of practical and noteworthy cases concerning liability of professionals, including those that would be covered under Professional Liability, Directors’ & Officers’ and Management Liability policies. Publication type Jul 2020 Interaction between the ACL and CLA (NSW) for personal injury damages More Summary A High Court decision explores the common question on whether thresholds from the CLA (NSW) apply to the ACL remedies and assists insurers assess and set adequate claim reserves when faced with such claims. Publication type Jul 2020 Fact Sheet 21 - A Comparison of Proportionate Liability in Australian Jurisdictions PDF 186 kB Summary Publication type Jul 2020 Fact Sheet 20 - Prospective Life Tables PDF 109 kB Summary Publication type Jul 2020 Fact Sheet 19 - Deferred tables PDF 99 kB Summary « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Next »
