11 Mar 2014 Corporate and commercial Transport and logistics Insurance Supplier beware: tips and traps for Australian suppliers of goods manufactured by others A company can be liable for defects in goods even if it had no role in their manufacture
6 Mar 2014 Insurance Government Transport and logistics Council liable in negligence for harm caused to cyclist by failure to warn of repairs to road Brisbane City Council held responsible for creating hazardous road conditions
19 Feb 2014 Transport and logistics Disputes and investigations Employment and safety Cancellation of pilot licences - courts reluctant to overturn decisions of Civil Aviation Safety ... Maintaining safety of air navigation is paramount
6 Feb 2014 Transport and logistics Employment and safety Heavy Vehicle National Law commenced on 10 February 2014 New law designed to promote consistent heavy vehicle laws across Australia
27 Jan 2014 Disputes and investigations Insurance Transport and logistics Owner of vessel entitled to retain lien on largely uninsured cargo and consignee liable for expenses No bond for cargo provided by consignee
18 Dec 2013 Disputes and investigations Insurance Transport and logistics Ocean rescuer brings successful claim for damages for harm suffered during rescue Defendant acted negligently by placing himself in danger
5 Dec 2013 Transport and logistics Disputes and investigations Insurance Transport and Logistics News - December 2013
25 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Insurance Transport and logistics Court rejects insurance claim of ship owners because of "fraudulent device" used in making claim Insured falsely alleges that bilge alarm had gone off but was ignored
20 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Insurance Corporate and commercial Transport and logistics Cramped airline seat not a compensable "accident" Injury to passenger not caused by unexpected or unusual event
20 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Transport and logistics Air rage incident leads to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) VCAT finds it has jurisdiction for claims of aggrieved passengers