17 May 2022 Transport and logistics Are we heading towards consensus on domestic shipping policy? The distance between the opposing sides of the national and foreign-flagged fleet debate may be narrowing.
6 Mar 2022 Insurance Transport and logistics A master's power of detention: Australian law clarified Cruise ship operators, captains and senior officers should be aware of the decision in Royal Caribbean Cruises v Rawlings.
3 Dec 2021 Transport and logistics An Open (Aircraft Luggage Bin) and a Shut Case Plaintiff fails in bid to sue Emirates for economic loss from inflight injury.
19 Oct 2021 Transport and logistics Sydney Seaplanes wins jurisdictional appeal Sydney Seaplanes Pty Ltd has successfully appealed to the New South Wales Court of Appeal to set aside the Supreme Court's orders.
15 Jun 2021 Transport and logistics Air carrier liability and application of state laws to assessment of damages Recent Federal Court decision in Grueff v Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 501 provides a useful summary of the relevant principles governing claims for damages arising from injuries to passengers on aircraft.
12 Mar 2021 Insurance Transport and logistics Recovery apportionment between insured and uninsured losses Insurer successfully recovers part of its loss but Technology Swiss Pty Ltd v AAI Limited trading as Vero Insurance [2021] FCA 95 is a lesson for insurers
18 Feb 2021 Transport and logistics Skydiving accident claim and the inherent risk defence Expert evidence proves crucial in negligence proceedings, while waiver found to have no effect.
15 Feb 2021 Insurance Transport and logistics Navigating a course between general insurance and marine insurance Queensland Supreme Court finds that, in the circumstances, an excess policy was a marine policy subject to the Marine Insurance Act.
13 Oct 2020 Transport and logistics Restructuring and insolvency Virgin administration leads to consideration of Cape Town Convention obligations A useful summary for aviation industry, finance and insolvency practitioners of the Full Court of the Federal Court's decision in VB Leaseco Pty Ltd (Admin Appointed) v Wells Fargo Trust Co, National Association [2020] FCAFC 168.
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