Read ourPublications Page 3 of 34 Subscribe Publication type Mar 2020 The Employment Law Implications of COVID-19 More Summary The World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 (the Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. So what does that mean for employment rights and obligations? Publication type Insurance - Mar 2020 Snap back to reality: Defamation proceedings dismissed on appeal More Summary A recent decision by the New South Wales Court of Appeal examines the defence of common law qualified privilege in a case which resulted in a rare ‘win’ for a defendant. Publication type Energy & Resources - Mar 2020 MEROLA Bill 2020: Important safety, rehabilitation and regulatory changes in the resources sector More Summary The Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 was recently introduced to Parliament and, if passed, will see important safety, rehabilitation and regulatory changes in the Queensland resources sector. Publication type 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 - 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. Publication type Insurance - Aug 2019 In what circumstances will settlement agreements be set aside in historical sexual abuse cases? More Summary This newsletter explores the court’s discretion to set aside previously reached settlement agreements for historical child sexual abuse 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 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. « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 33 34Next » View our latest publications