Read ourPublications Page 2 of 3 Subscribe Publication type Jul 2020 Professional and Management Liability Gazette 7th edition More Summary This edition provides a synopsis of practical and noteworthy cases concerning liability of professionals, including those that would be covered under Professional Liability, Directors’ & Officers’ and Management Liability policies. Publication type Insurance - Jul 2020 Interaction between the ACL and CLA (NSW) for personal injury damages More Summary A High Court decision explores the common question on whether thresholds from the CLA (NSW) apply to the ACL remedies and assists insurers assess and set adequate claim reserves when faced with such claims. 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 Commercial Property - Jun 2020 Queensland Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 More Summary The Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (Qld) aims to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Queensland landlords and tenants. Publication type Energy & Resources - Energy, Resources & Renewables - Jun 2020 Explorer's Guide to Queensland 3rd edition More Summary This Guide provides a useful resource to explorers seeking to navigate the regulatory environment as it applies to resource development in Queensland. Publication type Insurance - Jun 2020 Injury Liability Gazette 12th edition More Summary The Injury Liability Gazette 12th edition provides useful, practical and current information to our insurer, broker and professional and corporate clients, highlights a number of topical judgments. Publication type Litigation & Dispute Resolution - May 2020 New Queensland regulations for electronic signing and remote witnessing of important documents More Summary In response to difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland introduced regulations on 22 May 2020. 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 Commercial Property - May 2020 Property and Real Estate Gazette 5th edition More Summary The 5th edition Property and Real Estate Gazette provides useful, practical and current information for real estate agents, property developers, property owners, insurers and brokers. 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 3Next »