Read ourNewsletters and Alerts Page 2 of 6 Subscribe Publication type Insurance - May 2021 Defamation reform: keeping defamation in step with the modern era More Summary With defamation claims on the rise and legislative reforms being introduced throughout Australia, it is important to keep up to date with the proposed changes. Publication type Insurance - Mar 2021 Ippin Textiles: when will a fraudulently procured mortgage secure a debt? More Summary The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently considered the circumstances in which a mortgage procured by fraud will secure the debt it purports to secure. Publication type Insurance - Mar 2021 Five ways plaintiffs can join defendants' insurers to existing litigation More Summary Insurers are increasingly dragged from backstage to frontstage as plaintiffs seek to ensure their litigation is worth pursuing by joining the defendants’ insurers to existing proceedings. Publication type Planning & Environment - Feb 2021 The Final Report of the EPBC Act Review: key changes, industry concern and where to now? More Summary The recommendations of the Final Report of the EPBC Act will change approval requirements for current and future major projects. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2021 Human error still causing data breaches More Summary The OAIC reports the ongoing prevalence of notifiable data breaches. Find out the causes and what you should do to limit your exposure. 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 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). « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6Next » View our latest Newsletters & Alerts
