Read ourPublications Page 34 of 34 Subscribe Publication type May 2007 Court Takes Tough Stance on Bullying - Cox v State of New South Wales [2007] NSWSC 471 More Summary Whilst an extreme case of bullying, the decision, a breach of a duty of care, highlights the necessity for schools, and other institutions or bodies who supervise children to have in place specific programs to properly respond to complaints of bullying.... Publication type May 2007 Exploring Liability Caps and Limitations, Exclusions of Categories of Loss and Management of Process Risk More Summary There is a distinction between an exclusion clause, the effect of which is to either absolve a party for the consequences of a breach of duty or to define substantively the limit of the duty by negating obligations that the law would otherwise impose, and... Publication type Apr 2007 Cole Inquiry into Legal Professional Privilege More Summary Legal Professional Privilege attaches to confidential communications between lawyers and clients for the dominant purpose of giving or obtaining legal advice, or in relation to litigation that is taking place or is reasonably anticipated at the time the... Publication type Apr 2007 Conducting an effective and accurate assessment of project risk More Summary The purpose of risk evaluation is to make decisions, based on the outcomes of risk analysis, about which risks need treatment and treatment priorities. Patrick Mead, Partner | pmead@carternewell.com Publication type Apr 2007 Defective Workmanship Exclusions in Contract Works Insurance More Summary The construction and application of an exclusion clause, in relation to a defect in material, workmanship and design in a Contract Works Insurance policy was considered in this decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal delivered 14 December 2006.... Publication type Apr 2007 No Such Thing as Absolute Safety: New South Wales Department of Housing v Hume [2007] NSWCA 69 More Summary The following article discusses the case New South Wales Department of Housing v Hume [2007] NSCA 69 where the High Court decision in Jones v Bartlett was upheld. by Annette Clark, Senior Associate and Wensley Cohen, Associate Newsletter, April 2007 Publication type Apr 2007 Property Managers up the tempo More Summary The Up the Tempo conference, on 25 May 2007, promises to enlighten, entertain and educate property managers with a host of guest speakers on the day. Publication type Apr 2007 Take care when drafting contracts and special conditions More Summary Bellmore Park Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Bellmore Park Development Trust ("the applicant") brought an application in the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that a contract to purchase a block of land from cameron Samuel Benson (As Personal... Publication type Mar 2007 Current Trends in Risk Allocation in Construction Projects and Their Implications for Industry participants More Summary Risk identification and management has become increasingly important for nearly all commercial organisations operating in today's environment, but perhaps no more so than for companies involved in major mining, civil or construction projects. Patrick... Publication type Mar 2007 Interpretation Risk - Scrutinising the Decision in Monarch Building Systems Pty Ltd v Quinn Villages Pty Ltd More Summary The following case considered illustrates the unforseen consequences which may ensue if parties fail to finalise the terms of their contract. Patrick Mead, Partner | pmead@carternewell.com Publication type Feb 2007 Defective Workmanship Exclusions in Contract Works Insurance – Rickard Constructions Pty Ltd v Rickard Hails Moretti Pty Ltd & Ors [2006] NSWCA 356 More Summary The NSW Court of Appeal vindicates an insurer's stance under a Contract Works Policy. by Patrick Mead, Partner | pmead@carternewell.com Publication type Feb 2007 Not so free More Summary One feature of the tort law reforms was to restrict common law principles allowing awards for services provided free by an injured person, because such awareds were often seen as inflated. Insurance and Risk Professional, February - March 2007 Publication type Feb 2007 Sons of Gwalia Ltd v Margaretic: The High Court Shifts the Balance of Shareholders Rights …Or Does it? More Summary Stephen Humphreys examines the much awaited decision of Gwalia Pty Ltd v Margaretic and comments on what the decision really means for creditors, shareholders and practitioners. Stephen Humphreys, Senior Associate Publication type Jan 2007 The Problem with Two Hats - The Duties of the Superintendent More Summary Engineers are often required to wear two hats on construction projects. They may for example, be appointed as the Superintendent under construction contracts such as AS 2124 or AS 4000, but may also have a design role on the same project. Publication type Jan 2007 Treatment options for risks in construction, civil and mining projects More Summary Due to the various natures of risks which may be encountered in a major project and the differing weights which may attach to their consequences (and the differing 'treatments' which they may entail), it is not uncommon for parties to seek to identify... « Previous1 2 ... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34Next » View our latest publications
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