17 Nov 2011 Employment and safety Insurance agents found to be employees, not independent contractors Hierarchical structure, specialised training and opportunity for advancement seen as key factors
16 Nov 2011 Disputes and investigations Insurance Lack of uniformity in enforcement of international arbitral awards Recent decision highlights inconsistency
16 Nov 2011 Corporate and commercial Insurance Failure to eject unruly hotel patron not a breach of duty of care Respondent fails to establish liability or contributory negligence
16 Nov 2011 Construction How will the new Personal Property Securities (PPS) regime affect the construction industry in ... PPS will encompass goods, equipment, temporary works and intellectual property licences
16 Nov 2011 Corporate and commercial Property Retail lease may be binding even if not executed or registered A retail lease was found to be binding despite not being executed by both parties or registered
16 Nov 2011 Property Statutory override of covenants requires strict compliance with section 28 of the EPAA Restrictions on hospital or medical use of property upheld
16 Nov 2011 Disputes and investigations Pre-litigation reforms under Part 2A of the Civil Procedure Act postponed Proposed amendments postponed for 18 months.
16 Nov 2011 Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Public displays of dissatisfaction on social media - lessons for employers Fair Work Australia decisions about employee Facebook posts can vary
16 Nov 2011 Property Best endeavours to achieve a subdivision of property Inaction or delay could mean failure to meet best endeavours obligation
16 Nov 2011 Corporate and commercial Insurance Direct contracts with consultants and sub-contractors essential Owner not relevantly “vulnerable”, so claims fail