Read ourPublications Page 1 of 4 Subscribe Publication type Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Dec 2021 Carter Newell's 12 Cases of Christmas 2021 More Summary On the eigth day of Christmas, the Victorian Supreme Court gave to me, egregious breaches of the paramount duty. 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 - Sep 2021 A significant evidentiary omission results in a finding of an insignificant risk of harm More Summary The recent finding highlights the court will not be drawn on liability where there is limited direct and/or precise evidence. Publication type Insurance - Sep 2021 Apportionment of liability in claims involving solicitors and barristers More Summary Where a professional negligence claim is made against a solicitor or barrister, it may be possible to apportion the alleged losses to another party. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Sep 2021 Compelling COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace: Real Estate Agencies More Summary One key question which is now commonly being posed is whether employers can compel their employees to undergo vaccination. Publication type Energy & Resources - Sep 2021 Changes to the Australian offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework More Summary There are changes happening to the offshore oil & gas decommissioning framework. Publication type Cyber Risk - Sep 2021 Australia vs United Kingdom: a comparison of data breach statistics More Summary Data breach reports indicate staff education is the best defence to ongoing security threats. Publication type Insurance - Sep 2021 School boy awarded damages in historical sexual abuse claim against teacher More Summary The Supreme Court of Queensland has awarded damages to a former high school student who claimed to have been the subject of sexual abuse by his teacher. Publication type Insurance - Aug 2021 Who is liable to pay compensation for an improperly lodged caveat – a solicitor or their client? More Summary A number of Australian jurisdictions have considered the question of who is liable to pay compensation for an improperly lodged caveat. Publication type Cyber Risk - Aug 2021 No penalty for Uber’s data breach affecting 1.2 million Australians More Summary This decision provides a timely reminder that an entity's obligations cannot be delegated under Australian Privacy Principles. Publication type Energy & Resources - Aug 2021 Queensland Land Court awards costs against landholder More Summary In making an award of costs against a landholder, the Land Court has provided useful guidance for parties engaging in mining compensation negotiations in Queensland. Publication type Cyber Risk - Jul 2021 The Information Commissioner's latest privacy breach determinations More Summary Considered by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, this newsletter details privacy complaints across a diverse range of circumstances. Publication type Cyber Risk - Jul 2021 Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020: could your organisation be caught? More Summary The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 (Cth) proposes extensive powers for the federal government in the event of a significant cyber-attack or natural hazard. 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 Construction & Engineering - Jul 2021 The danger of not getting subcontract programmes right More Summary This newsletter details a step-by-step approach on what to consider for subcontract programmes. Publication type Jul 2021 15. Fact Sheet 15 - Schedule of Damages for non-economic loss (NSW) PDF 111 kB Summary « Previous1 2 3 4Next »
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