25 Apr 2019 Insurance Why did a negligence claim against solicitors fail? Supreme Court highlights the necessity of identifying the risk of harm in negligence claims.
9 Apr 2019 Disputes and investigations Insurance Lacrosse Judgment Summary Final orders have now been made in the closely followed Lacrosse litigation.
26 Mar 2019 Insurance Corporate and commercial An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key Court of Appeal confirms that aged care provider did not breach duty of care in trip and fall case.
24 Mar 2019 Insurance Transport and logistics Autonomous ships: 2019 update and what the future holds Regulation of autonomous vessels and legislation dealing with their safety, manning and operation remain a particular challenge both nationally and internationally.
27 Feb 2019 Insurance Banking and finance Financial services General insurance sales funnel The report of the Royal Commissioner makes various suggestions as to changes in the law that may have a long term effect on the general insurance sales process.
26 Feb 2019 Property Insurance Recent amendments to the Local Government Act and Owners Corporations Act Victoria attempts to tackle dangerous cladding on residential buildings, as well as unruly and destructive behaviour in short-stay accommodation.
20 Feb 2019 Transport and logistics Insurance Application of work health and safety laws in the aviation sector - The High Court decides Aircraft operators should consider impact of High Court's decision in fatal hot air balloon accident case.
21 Jan 2019 Insurance Transport and logistics Non-existent goods not covered by marine cargo insurance Engelhart shows that to cover financial losses that do not result from physical loss or damage, the open cover cargo policy must contain clear words to that effect.
17 Jan 2019 Insurance Transport and logistics Airport operator's management of kangaroo risk reconsidered Kempsey Shire Council successful in appeal case.
13 Jan 2019 Employment and safety Corporate and commercial What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018? Institutions covered by the Bill should review their child protection policies and procedures, and consider their liability risk