Read ourPublications Page 29 of 34 Subscribe Publication type May 2010 PAMDA - Sense at last More Summary Proposed amendments to the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 will address many of the problems the Act currently causes for residential property sales Peter Nugent, Special Counsel Commercial Property Newsletter, May 2010 Publication type May 2010 The rigid time limits of defamation actions More Summary Defamation proceedings have a limitation period of only one year, and the Queensland Court of Appeal has recently strictly applied the statutory obstacles to extending that time. by Jason Savage, Associate and Mark Brookes, Partner |... Publication type Apr 2010 Contract Works Insurance: Scratched glass claims More Summary It is not uncommon on major building projects for scratching to glass panes or panels to be observed pre practical completion (or during the defects liability period), and a question can thus arise as to whether contract works policies are likely to... Publication type Apr 2010 High Court Prefers Strict Application Of section 45 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) and ASIC v Fortescue Metals (No. 5) [2009] FCA 1586 More Summary In the recent decision of Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd v Metals & Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd [2009] HCA 50 the High Court preferred a strict application of section 45 of the ICA, by determining that the section was confined in its operation to a... Publication type Apr 2010 Queensland and New South Wales Land Access Update More Summary This newsletter looks at three recent developments that will affect land access for mining and petroleum companies in Queensland and New South Wales. Each of the changes has the potential to delay proposed exploration and development projects. Companies... Publication type Mar 2010 Applications for leave to extend limitation periods More Summary Australian courts have recently considered the circumstances in which leave will be granted to extend a limitation period which has expired. This newsletter looks at two recent cases which explore the evidence required to demonstrate prejudice, to oppose... Publication type Mar 2010 Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme - Proposed Changes More Summary The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General has recently released a discussion paper in relation to proposed changes to the Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme. This newsletter outlines some of the proposed changes and their relevance to... Publication type Mar 2010 Recovery under contract works insurance for major road and pavement failures More Summary Insurance claims relating to road and pavement failures in major infrastructure projects have provided particular challenges for courts called upon to consider the extent of policy response. by Patrick Mead, Partner | pmead@carternewell.com Constructive... Publication type Mar 2010 Worth Recycling Pty Ltd v Waste Recycling and Processing Pty Ltd [2009] NSWCA 354 More Summary Waste Recycling and Processing Pty Ltd (WRP) sought an injunction to restrain the Sydney legal firm, Holman Webb and a partner of that firm from acting as legal representatives for their opponents Worth Recycling Pty Ltd. The injunction was sought on the... Publication type Feb 2010 National Aviation Policy White Paper: Charting the way forward? More Summary Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP says the Aviation White Paper charts the way forward and gives certainty and incentive to plan and invest for the long term. Does the... Publication type Feb 2010 Recent developments in D&O Insurance More Summary The recent economic climate has proved a significant factor in facilitating change in the landscape of D&O insurance with D&O insurers experiencing an increase in claims, particularly company securities claims, resulting in higher levels of... Publication type Feb 2010 UPDATED May 2010 - Professional Indemnity Insurance - Claims Made and Notifed policies - Sections 54 and 40(3) of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) More Summary One of the most contentious applications of s54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) ("the Act") has arisen in relation to late notification under so called 'Claims Made and Notified' professional indemnity policies. These policies provide... Publication type Dec 2009 Aviation Newsletter December 2009 More Summary Inside our final aviation newsletter for 2009 readers will find a year in review report together with a sneak peak of what we can expect 2010 to have in store for the Australian aviation industry. Paul Hopkins, Senior Partner | phopkins@carternewell.com... Publication type Nov 2009 Professional indemnity insurance - developments in the financial services industry More Summary Following the release of the initial Regulatory Guide 126 (RG 126) in November 2007, which provided guidance to Australian Financial Service (AFS) licensees on how ASIC will administer compensation requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ASIC... Publication type Oct 2009 Geothermal Energy Bill 2009 More Summary In August 2009, the Minister for Mines and Energy released the Geothermal Energy Bill 2009 for public review and comment. The releasing of this bill potentially provides yet another tenure overlap which may affect existing mining and petroleum tenures.... Publication type Oct 2009 Retail Liquor and Airports More Summary We outline the recent findings of the Licensing Court of South Australia with respect to the application by Woolworths Liquor for a Retail Liquor Licence at the Adelaide Airport shopping precinct. This case highlights the relevant jurisdictional... Publication type Sep 2009 Are you exposed? The new transfer of business laws More Summary This edition looks at hidden liabilities which can arise for companies acquiring businesses or business assets as a result of the new transfer of business laws. In a separate article, this edition also examines how restraints of trade may be ineffective... Publication type Sep 2009 Aviation Newsletter September 2009 More Summary Aviation Newsletter September 2009 Publication type Sep 2009 Civil Liability and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 More Summary In the state of Queensland a new Bill has been drafted to amend the civil liability and personal injury regime. At this stage the bill is due to commence on 1 January 2010, although some of the proposed amendments will have retrospective application. by... Publication type Sep 2009 Sustainable Planning Act - will it save Queensland's property development? More Summary The passage of the new Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (Qld) through the Queensland Parliament on 16 September 2009 marks a new milestone for planning and development law in Queensland. Here, we particularly look at some important and controversial changes... « Previous1 2 ... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34Next » View our latest publications