Read ourPublications Page 25 of 34 Subscribe Publication type Oct 2012 Government to consider repealing Wild Rivers declarations in Channel Country More Summary The Queensland Government is considering alternatives to the wild river declarations in the State's far southwest to protect river catchments and the environment in Queensland's channel country.1 The move could give the green light to more resource... Publication type Sep 2012 Labour Hire Claims - Is TNT v Christie still the law? More Summary Traditionally, apportionment of liability between an employee and the beneficiary of that employee's services pursuant to a labour hire agreement has been governed by the principles outlined by the New South Wales Court of Appeal in TNT v Christie.1... Publication type Sep 2012 NSW Government finalises Strategic Regional Land Use Plans More Summary The New South Wales Strategic Regional Land Use Plans (SRLUPs) for the Upper Hunter and New England North West were released on Tuesday 11 September. Maps of the Upper Hunter and New England North West are available from the Department of Planning and... Publication type Aug 2012 Are investigation reports subject to legal professional privilege? More Summary Introduction In Ensham Resources Pty Ltd v Aioi Insurance Company Ltd [2012] FCA 710, the New South Wales District Registry of the Federal Court of Australia considered whether reports provided by a loss adjuster to solicitors (who acted on behalf of an... Publication type Aug 2012 Mines Legislation (Streamlining) Amendment Bill More Summary Proposed amendments to the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act, Mineral Resources Act and Acquisition of Land Act. Written submissions due Wednesday 8 August. Public briefing and public hearing on Friday 10 August. Last Thursday the Mines... Publication type Aug 2012 New streamlining legislation to change the way resource companies do business in Queensland More Summary The Queensland Parliament has passed the Mines Legislation (Streamlining) Amendment Act 2012, which will make substantial changes to the way resource companies do business in Queensland. Carter Newell's Resources team reports on the key amendments to the... Publication type Aug 2012 Presentation - Termination of leases and advising on other options More Summary Commercial Property Special Counsel Peter Nugent presented on termination of leases and advising on other options as part of Legalwise's recent Advanced Retail and Commercial Leasing seminar held on 30 August 2012. Specifically, Peter's presentation... Publication type Aug 2012 Reducing the burden of capital raising – listing rule amendments by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) More Summary The ASX has recently amended the listing rules in an effort designed to ease the means by which listed, small to medium sized companies can raise capital. From 1 August 2012, the new rules allow eligible companies to issue up to 25% of their share capital... Publication type Jul 2012 Keeping up appearances - Martin John Green in his capacity as Liquidator of Arimco Mining Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) v CGU Insurance Ltd [2008] NSWSC 825 More Summary The case of Martin John Green in his Capacity as Liquidator of Arimco Mining Pty Ltd (in liquidation) v CGU Insurance Ltd [2008] NSWSC 825 emphasises the strict requirements of disclosure imposed on companies and their directors when requesting policies... Publication type Jul 2012 New Australian Business Names Regime More Summary The commencement of a national Business Names Register (the Register) on 28 May 2012 is a common sense step forward in providing business name holders and those applying for business names with one national business names register. The Register also... Publication type Jun 2012 Grandmother found liable for injuries sustained by grandchild in fall down stairs More Summary On 29 May 2012 the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down its decision in the matter of Boland v Hoffman & Ors [2012] NSWSC 571 where it considered the duty of care owed by a close family member to a child and the liability of the designer and... Publication type Jun 2012 Plaintiff in need of a gardening angel More Summary Background Occupiers of domestic premises must ensure that the stairs to their premises are clean and free from horticultural tripping hazards, a Queensland District Court has recently found. Tim and Jane Graham (the Defendants) purchased a house in a... Publication type May 2012 Consideration of Corporations Act - Fiduciary duties, duties of fidelity, and account for profits More Summary This case involved two proceedings determined in a joint trial, which addressed issues sometimes faced by companies when directors or employees use their position with the company to their own advantage. Background The first proceeding, Hodgson v Amcor... Publication type May 2012 The Broker, the Baker and the Fire Maker More Summary Introduction Following an eight day trial, the Queensland Supreme Court ordered the broker to pay the insured bakery $2.7m plus interest and costs after the insurers legitimately declined to indemnify the insured following a fire which totally destroyed... Publication type May 2012 Workplace Relations Case Note: Employee or Contractor? More Summary There have been a number of recent decisions involving determinations on whether a party is an employee or a contractor. In the matter of ACE Insurance Ltd v Trifunovski [2011] FCA 1204 (ACE), five insurance agents claimed they had been incorrectly... Publication type Apr 2012 Coal Seam Gas Production - friend or foe of Queensland's water resources? More Summary The emerging coal seam gas (CSG) industry in Australia is promoted as providing unparalleled opportunities for Australia’s economic and regional development as well as numerous employment opportunities. However, the CSG industry is also strongly... Publication type Apr 2012 Contract Works Insurance in Major Projects More Summary Contract Works and Contractor's All Risk Policies comprise a critical component of risk allocation under modern construction contracts. Recovery under these policies can provide fertile ground for dispute, particularly when property is allegedly damaged... Publication type Apr 2012 Primary Health Care Litigation Case Study More Summary The claim 1. On 10 March 2010, Primary Health Care Limited issued proceedings out of the Federal Court of Australia against the Australian General Practice Network (“AGPN”), General Practice Queensland Limited, and 7 divisions of general... Publication type Apr 2012 When can part of an Adjudicator's decision be severed from the whole? More Summary Introduction In the recent decision of Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd v Ian James Ericson trading as Flea’s Concreting & Anor1, in determining an application to set aside an adjudication decision made under the Building and Construction Industry... Publication type Mar 2012 Insurers beware of delayed payment - Oakland Investments (Aust) Ltd v 'Certain Underwriters at Lloyds' [2012] QSC 6 More Summary Introduction This case highlights the potential adverse financial consequences for delayed payment by insurers. Background The plaintiff in the proceedings, Oakland Investments (Aust) Ltd, held a “Mortgage Indemnity and Impairment Policy” with... « Previous1 2 ... 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ... 33 34Next » View our latest publications
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