Read ourNewsletters and Alerts Page 4 of 4 Subscribe 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 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 - 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 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 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 Insurance - 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 Commercial Property - Jun 2020 Queensland Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 More Summary The Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (Qld) aims to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Queensland landlords and tenants. Publication type Litigation & Dispute Resolution - May 2020 New Queensland regulations for electronic signing and remote witnessing of important documents More Summary In response to difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland introduced regulations on 22 May 2020. Publication type Insurance - Dec 2019 What takes priority – the schedule or the policy wording? More Summary Inconsistencies can arise between pre-printed policy terms and specifically tailored policy schedules, leading to policy interpretation issues. Publication type Nov 2019 Reality Bites – Court deems House Rules contestant a network employee More Summary Courts are now looking outside strict contractual terms and considering other factors in determining whether an employment relationship exists within non-traditional work settings. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Work Health & Safety - Nov 2019 CFMMEU contravenes the Fair Work Act More Summary Right of entry lands Union in hot water Publication type Energy & Resources - Jun 2018 Financial assurance – edging closer to reform More Summary We are edging ever closer to the implementation of Queensland’s new financial assurance regime with the release of the draft regulation and associated guidelines. Publication type Insurance - Nov 2017 Mine rehabilitation and financial assurance – the new regime in Queensland More Summary In the days immediately prior to the announcement of the 2017 state election, the Queensland Government released the much anticipated Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 2017 (the Bill) after a short public consultation period. The... « Previous1 2 3 4Next »
