Read ourPublications Subscribe 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 This article has been prepared to alert developers, lot owners, body corporates and their respective advisors to upcoming changes to the regulation modules under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCMA). On 1 March 2021, the existing... Publication type Planning & Environment - Feb 2021 The Final Report of the EPBC Act Review: key changes, industry concern and where to now? More Summary The recommendations of the Final Report of the EPBC Act will change approval requirements for current and future major projects. 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. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2021 Human error still causing data breaches More Summary The OAIC reports the ongoing prevalence of notifiable data breaches. Find out the causes and what you should do to limit your exposure. Publication type Jan 2021 Australia’s New Year’s Resolution: Defamation Reform More Summary Amendments made to Australia’s Model Defamation Provisions will be enacted this year. Important for legal practitioners to remain informed of the reforms.
