Read ourNewsletters and Alerts Page 3 of 4 Subscribe Publication type Energy & Resources - Dec 2021 Queensland Government releases draft Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan More Summary The Government has released a draft of the QRIDP, setting out its 30 year vision for the industry to address global challenges facing the sector. Publication type Nov 2021 Insurance Policy Exclusion for 'Flood': Landel Pty Ltd & Anor v Insurance Australia Ltd [2021] QSC 247 More Summary Queensland Supreme Court upholds insurer on flood exclusion. Publication type Insurance - Oct 2021 Record damages awarded in a recent Victorian institutional abuse case More Summary The Supreme Court of Victoria has recently awarded record damages of over $2.6 million in an institutional abuse case. Publication type Insurance - Oct 2021 The importance for solicitors to explain the risks and uncertainties of early settlement More Summary Solicitor breached their duty of care by recommending a client settle his claim prior to obtaining medico-legal evidence. Publication type Insurance - Oct 2021 Trial Judge’s findings on nuisance up in flames More Summary In a recent a recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal, the Court clarified a key element necessary to establish liability in nuisance. Publication type Insurance - Jul 2021 Sections 28(2), 28(3) and 40(3) of the ICA considered More Summary A recent decision of the NSW Court of Appeal provides valuable guidance as to what courts will consider to be a valid notification of a claim or circumstances. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Settlement offers – are they really protecting your costs position? More Summary Defendants and insurers need to carefully consider whether a Calderbank offer will provide the intended cost protection. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Setting aside settlement agreements in historical sexual abuse cases - the High Court provides clarity for Queensland More Summary The High Court considers whether it is ‘just and reasonable’ to set aside settlement agreements in historical sexual abuse cases in Queensland. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Utmost good faith when investigating and assessing claims More Summary A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia offers useful guidance for insurers in relation to the extent of their obligations when investigating and assessing an insured’s claim for indemnity. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2021 Advocate’s immunity endorsed at appellate level again More Summary The New South Wales Court of Appeal has confirmed advocate’s immunity applies in the context of allegedly negligent advice from a solicitor to a client. Publication type Planning & Environment - May 2021 Ready… Set… Go! Victoria’s environmental reforms are commencing in July More Summary The new Victorian environmental laws will come into effect from 1 July 2021, under the amended Environmental Protection Act 2017 (Vic). Publication type Insurance - May 2021 Is the ‘Dangerous Recreational Activity’ defence available under the ACL? More Summary It is not uncommon for plaintiffs to advance claims under the ACL in an attempt to circumvent the defences available under state and territory legislation. Publication type Insurance - Apr 2021 Quantum in the coal mines More Summary A recent case examines where an Offer of Compromise giving rise to a costs order did not comply with the Rules and the indemnity costs order was overturned. 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 - 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 Insurance - 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. « Previous1 2 3 4Next »
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