Read ourPublications Page 1 of 30 Subscribe Publication type Cyber Risk - Aug 2018 Mandatory data breach reporting - what's the impact? More Summary The OAIC's recent report shows that data breaches are on the rise across most industries. Find out how and where they're occurring so you can protect your data. Publication type Jul 2018 The Royal Commission and financial planners - what's going on? More Summary Uncertain times in financial services - the Royal Commission shakes up the banking and financial planning world. Publication type Jul 2018 Can a defendant employer claim a contribution or indemnity from a negligent employee? More Summary A recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision suggests that, in certain circumstances, it may be possible for Queensland employers to claim a contribution or indemnity against a negligent employee. Publication type Planning & Environment - Jun 2018 New vegetation management laws passed by Queensland Parliament will make you think twice about clearing More Summary This Alert examines new vegetation management laws in Queensland which came into effect on 3 May 2018. Publication type Jun 2018 Forge Wars Episode 2: Rushleigh Strikes Back - a warning for insurers about the Civil Liability (Third Party Claims Against Insurers) Act 2017 More Summary The Federal Court of Australia considers and dismisses insurers' arguments as to why they should not be joined to the proceedings. Publication type Apr 2018 Injury Liability Gazette 9th Edition More Summary The 9th edition Injury Liability Gazette covers Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria liability and personal injury decisions under the categories of Animals & Livestock, Occupier's Liability, State & Local Authorities, Procedure, Schools... Publication type Mar 2018 Perils Exclusion 4 in ISR Mark IV: Time to revisit the decision in Prime Infrastructure? More Summary Consideration is given to Prime Infrastructure and cases subsequent, which have considered the approach to a critical exclusion clause contained in an Industrial Special Risks insurance policy. Publication type Feb 2018 Danger, But Do Not Keep Out: Samahar Miski v Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd [2018] NSWDC 21 More Summary The New South Wales District Court finds in favour of the owners and operators of a white water raft course on that basis that there was no negligence and the injury was sustained as a result of the materialisation of an obvious risk. Publication type Energy & Resources - Feb 2018 Mine rehabilitation and financial assurance - the new regime in Queensland More Summary This newsletter summarises the key components of the recently released Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 2018 which proposes the introduction of key changes to Queensland's mine rehabilitation and financial assurance regime. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2018 A guide to the new data breach laws More Summary This article summarises the triggers and obligations, and highlights some good-to-know tips on the new mandatory data breach reporting obligations under the Privacy Act. Publication type Feb 2018 Service station liable for failure to distinguish elevated platform More Summary The Queensland Court of Appeal affirms the decision of the District Court in favour of a service station customer who tripped on a raised platform. 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 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 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 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. « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 29 30Next » View our latest publications
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