Read ourPublications Page 1 of 4 Subscribe Publication type Dec 2017 Queensland's new labour hire licensing laws explained and analysed More Summary This article examines how the new licensing scheme will impact the labour hire industry and give public liability insurers greater insight into the risk profile of labour hire providers and users. Publication type Dec 2017 Professional and Management Liability Gazette 5th Edition More Summary The Professional and Management Liability Gazette 5th edition examines cases involving solicitors & barristers, medical practitioners and financial advisors & accountants, and covers decisions relating to procedure and policy interpretation. 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... Publication type Nov 2017 Assessment of future economic loss and residual earnings capacity - Use it or lose it More Summary In injury claims involving workers who have high salaries, such as in the resources sector, economic loss can be a huge claim expense for insureds and insurers. This article examines how even young claimants may not always receive the high awards they might be expecting and why that is the case. Publication type Nov 2017 A balcony collapse: who is liable? More Summary Partner, Michael Gapes, examines the apportionment of liability between various parties in relation to a balcony collapse following the recent court appeal. Publication type Commercial Property - Nov 2017 Additional Foreign Acquirers Duty - Does it apply to you? More Summary Bronwyn Clarkson, Partner and Jayne Atack, Senior Associate, discuss the Additional Foreign Acquirers Duty (AFAD) and when it applies. Source: REIQ Journal, November 2017 Publication type Nov 2017 Injury, loss and labour hire – Transfer of risk in the gig economy More Summary In what has been a relative rarity in recent times, a labour hire company has taken up the challenge of establishing that it was not responsible for the negligent actions of one of its employees. Read on to see how it fared and whether host employers need to be concerned. Publication type Sep 2017 Dismissal for alcohol induced 'sickie' found to be unfair More Summary The Fair Work Commission has found that an employee’s actions in voluntarily placing herself in a position where she was unable to work by reason of the consumption of alcohol were a valid reason for dismissal but nonetheless found the dismissal harsh. Publication type Sep 2017 Effecting summary dismissals for serious misconduct More Summary Associate, Michelle Matthew, outlines and discusses the certain situations which may result in an employee being dismissed with immediate effect. Source: REIQ Journal, October 2017 Publication type Cyber Risk - Sep 2017 Electronic signatures: risks and best practice recommendations More Summary Special Counsel, Andrew Persijn, discusses the the risks and best practice recommendations regarding electronic signatures in the real estate industry. Source: REIQ Journal, October 2017 Publication type Sep 2017 Carter Newell recognised as a leader in Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution More Summary Carter Newell is delighted to announce they have been recognised as a leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution law firm by Doyle’s Guide 2017. Publication type Sep 2017 High Court affirms narrative test for ‘serious injury’ in Humphries v Poljak More Summary A rare referral to the High Court makes clear that 25 year old case Humphries v Poljak remains good law. Publication type Energy & Resources - Sep 2017 Land owners beware - the Polluter Pays for legacy contamination More Summary The ‘polluter pays principle’ is the corner-stone of global environmental policy, and the basis of environmental laws throughout Australia. In Yarra City Council v Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board, the ‘principles’ can be seen in action. Publication type Cyber Risk - Sep 2017 Cyber update - what's going on More Summary Data breaches are occurring more frequently, and with the new mandatory data breach reporting obligations looming, it’s important to understand the nature of the risk so that lessons can be learned. Publication type Sep 2017 Effective management of employee workplace performance More Summary Associate, Michelle Matthew, addresses a number of factors which employers ought to be mindful of when managing employees' workplace performance and conduct. Source: REIQ Journal, September 2017 Publication type Commercial Property - Sep 2017 Ending a Residential Tenancy Agreement More Summary Special Counsel, Andrew Persijn, reviews one of the more common reasons for ending a residential tenancy agreement outlined in the RTRA Act and the process involved in order to comply with the legislative requirements. Source: REIQ Journal, September 2017 Publication type Aug 2017 Plaintiff’s $151,000 grape claim squashed by the Court of Appeal More Summary Woolworths has successfully appealed the NSW District Court’s findings that staff members were negligent for either causing a suspect grape to fall or failing to identify it on the ground. Publication type Aug 2017 Land Court reviews compensation for ‘material change in circumstances’ More Summary The Land Court of Queensland has handed down its first review of compensation on the basis of material change in circumstances under the petroleum legislation. Publication type Aug 2017 QCAT update: Residential tenancy dispute on appeal More Summary Senior Associate, Andrew Persijn, considers a recent decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Source: REIQ Journal, August 2017 Publication type Aug 2017 Employment Practices – best-practice tips for principals More Summary Associate, Michelle Matthew, provides a brief overview of relevant factors to assist principals in understanding their core obligations when appointing and managing agency staff. Source: REIQ Journal, August 2017 « Previous1 2 3 4Next »