Read ourPublications Page 2 of 5 Subscribe Publication type Sep 2016 High Court considers scope of duty of care owed by solicitors to third parties More Summary This newsletter provides useful guidance to solicitors and their insurers on the limitations of the duty of care owed to third party beneficiaries. Publication type Sep 2016 Rewind on Byrne v People Resourcing More Summary The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation (National Injury Insurance Scheme) Amendment Act 2016 (Qld) became law on 8 September 2016, causing impacts on contractual indemnity claims. Publication type Sep 2016 A two part series: Make Good Agreements and new obligations under the Water Act More Summary In the second part of our Water Act series, we focus on the changes to the Water Act 2000 (Qld) (Water Act) that are due to commence in December this year. Publication type Sep 2016 Workplace Relations Gazette 3rd Edition More Summary The Workplace Relations Gazette 3rd edition provides insurers, brokers and professional and corporate clients. Publication type Aug 2016 Best practice tips for maintaining better property management files More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses best practice recommendations for property managers. Publication type Aug 2016 Case note on Chandler v Silwood More Summary Brett Heath, Special Counsel discusses what duty of care is owed by an occupier of a property to a lawful visitor and warns occupiers to be careful as to who they invite over and vigilant with respect to the state of their properties. Publication type Aug 2016 Entitlement to indemnity costs in the Federal Court More Summary This newsletter considers when, and in what circumstances, the Federal Court may order a party to pay another party's costs on an indemnity basis. Publication type Jul 2016 Chink in the Armour: Ambiguity leads to dispute More Summary A recent Supreme Court decision has reinforced the need for clear and unambiguous drafting in the preparation of condition precedent provisions, properly reflecting the parties’ intention in order to avoid disputes. Publication type Jul 2016 An election gets the reform kites flying! More Summary Against the backdrop of the recent Federal Government election, the Governance Institute of Australia has called for a review of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and encouraged the government to pursue an agenda of corporate law reform. Publication type Jul 2016 Changes to the Water Act – Can you comply with your new obligations? More Summary This newsletter explores the impact of petroleum and mining tenure holders by new obligations under the Water Act 2000 (Qld). Publication type Commercial Property - Jul 2016 Property and Real Estate Gazette 2nd Edition More Summary The Property and Real Estate Gazette 2nd edition provides useful, practical and current information for real estate agents, property developers, property owners, insurers and brokers Publication type Jul 2016 McDermott v Robinson Helicopter Company Incorporated: The Australian High Court closes the chapter on Manual Defect Dispute More Summary The Australian High Court closes the chapter on this claim finding in favour of the Robinson Helicopter Company Incorporated. Publication type Jul 2016 Running out of time: all parties required to actively progress claims More Summary The decision of Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Corowa [2016] QCA 170 acts as a timely reminder that defendants, in the course of litigation, should attempt to expedite a matter in the spirit of the UCPR as opposed to letting matters sit idle. Publication type Jul 2016 Buyer hits rock bottom - Court finds rock not part of the land More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses a recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision which provides useful commentary regarding the proper classification of objects on land that are affixed by no more than their weight. Publication type Jul 2016 A Further Win for Commercial Sales Agent in the Court of Appeal More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner discusses the importance of a sales agents cautious approach when conveying information which is factual and accurate. Publication type Jul 2016 Court of Appeal upholds 50% contributory negligence in an employment context More Summary This newsletter discusses an important decision for defendant litigants and provides a reminder on the correct application of the principles of contributory negligence. Publication type Jul 2016 Vicarious Liability – The transfer of liability to a host employer More Summary This article examines the circumstances in which there may be a sufficient transfer of control from the employer to the host employer for the purposes of the imposition of vicarious liability. Publication type Jun 2016 The Laws on Cause More Summary When facing difficulties establishing factual causation under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), parties may turn to the 'exceptional case' provision to satisfy their evidential burden. Publication type Jun 2016 QCAT disciplinary orders More Summary When the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has determined an application or matter and is required to make orders and possibly also impose sanctions, it is vital to be aware of and look to the sources of the tribunal's powers. Publication type Jun 2016 Securing your securities? More Summary A Supreme Court decision has been back before the court to dispute the entitlement of Samsung C & T Corporation to call on a security provided by Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd, worth $7.5 million. « Previous1 2 3 4 5Next »