Read ourPublications Page 1 of 33 Subscribe Publication type Insurance - 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. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Dec 2020 The Twelve Days of Christmas – preparing your business for the festive season More Summary It is important that businesses prepare themselves for varying employment challenges that may arise at this time of year. Publication type Workplace Advisory - Nov 2020 Serious fines for serious contraventions of the Fair Work Act? More Summary Fair Work Ombudsman v Tac Pham Pty Ltd & Anor [2020] FCCA 3036 was the first successful prosecution of a serious contravention provision in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Publication type Insurance - Nov 2020 Another win for defendants in Australian shareholder class actions More Summary Crowley v Worley Limited [2020] FCA 1522 is only the second shareholder class action case to have reached judgment in Australia. Publication type Insurance - Nov 2020 Sentencing considerations for breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) More Summary Timely reminder of the factors relevant to sentencing following a successful prosecution for breaches of work health and safety legislation. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Aug 2020 Collateral warranty deeds – small documents, big risks More Summary Collateral warranty deeds are a standard requirement in most major projects however care should always be taken in the review process. As a subcontractor, do you know the key risks? Publication type Workplace Advisory - Jul 2020 Workplace Manslaughter – how will it work in the Victorian landscape? More Summary As of 1 July 2020, the new offence of workplace manslaughter can attract the highest fine in the state of Victoria for a safety-related offence, being approximately $16.5 million. Publication type Energy & Resources - Jun 2020 Queensland to overhaul petroleum royalty regime More Summary The Queensland Government has invited submissions from industry regarding the new petroleum royalty regime. Publication type Energy & Resources - Energy, Resources & Renewables - May 2020 Relief on the way for Queensland explorers More Summary The Queensland Government has responded to the challenges facing explorers in Queensland. We take a look at the relief available. Publication type Insurance - Workplace Advisory - May 2020 (Webinar) COVID-19 and employment related claims: An analysis of emerging trends and insurance considerations More Summary Join our team as they provide an analysis of emerging trends and insurance considerations in respect to COVID-19 and employment related claims. Publication type Corporate - May 2020 Electronic execution of documents: Important temporary changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) More Summary Important temporary changes for Australian companies to adhere to for the next six months, including electronic execution methods being temporarily allowed. Publication type Energy & Resources - Planning & Environment - Apr 2020 Alert: Queensland environmental compliance update More Summary The Department of Environment and Science releases important update about how they are managing compliance with environmental obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Publication type Insurance - Apr 2020 Class action plaintiff’s application for access to insurance documents refused More Summary Federal Court of Australia provided valuable guidance concerning the court’s powers to order discovery of insurance documents not relevant to any fact in issue in a proceeding. Publication type Commercial Property - Apr 2020 Mandatory Code of Conduct - SME commercial leasing principles during COVID-19 More Summary Alert for landlords, tenants and their professional advisers on the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct on SME commercial leasing principles during COVID-19. Publication type Energy & Resources - Energy, Resources & Renewables - Mar 2020 COVID-19: Managing the impact on mining and petroleum operations More Summary Mining and petroleum operations must continue to be maintained effectively to preserve the safety of people and the environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Publication type Insurance - Mar 2020 High Court provides guidance on the definition of 'company officer' More Summary The High Court adopts a broad interpretation of what constitutes an 'officer' under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Publication type Insurance - Mar 2020 Section 54 doesn’t save Uber driver from declinature More Summary Australian Financial Complaints Authority affirmed insurer’s decision to decline cover as insured failed to disclose a vehicle was used for ridesharing. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Mar 2020 You get what you give - Protecting security under contracts More Summary Contractors need to be mindful when amending contracts should they inadvertently allow recourse to security. Publication type Mar 2020 The Employment Law Implications of COVID-19 More Summary The World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 (the Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. So what does that mean for employment rights and obligations? Publication type Insurance - Mar 2020 Snap back to reality: Defamation proceedings dismissed on appeal More Summary A recent decision by the New South Wales Court of Appeal examines the defence of common law qualified privilege in a case which resulted in a rare ‘win’ for a defendant. « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 32 33Next » View our latest publications
