Insights - Colin Biggers & Paisley

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22 Nov 2018

Why is good school governance so important?

Education Corporate and commercial

Why is good school governance so important?

Schools should adopt contemporary governance standards.

31 Oct 2018

Queensland Government addresses cyberbullying amongst children and young people

Corporate and commercial Employment and safety

Queensland Government addresses cyberbullying amongst children and young people

Education and training providers, clubs and associations in Queensland should consider how they will respond to the recommendations made by the Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce.

26 Oct 2018

When alleged non-disclosure trumps an obligation to advance defence costs

Corporate and commercial Insurance

When alleged non-disclosure trumps an obligation to advance defence costs

Onley v Catlin highlights some important considerations for insurers where an insured seeks indemnity in respect of potentially criminal or fraudulent conduct.

25 Oct 2018

APRA issues updated risk paper on cloud computing

Corporate and commercial Intellectual property and technology Banking and finance

APRA issues updated risk paper on cloud computing

Managing risk around using outsourced cloud computing services is key.

27 Sep 2018

Defendants take Hart in recent Medical Panel appeals

Insurance Corporate and commercial

Defendants take Hart in recent Medical Panel appeals

A review of some recent unsuccessful appeals of Medical Panel Determinations.

22 Aug 2018

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

Corporate and commercial

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

Educational and other institutions may wish to consider merit of entering a participating group and should seek legal advice.

2 Aug 2018

Critical New Reportable Conduct Laws To Commence In The Child Care Industry In Victoria

Corporate and commercial Education

Critical New Reportable Conduct Laws To Commence In The Child Care Industry In Victoria

Critical New Reportable Conduct Laws To Commence In The Child Care Industry In Victoria

25 Jul 2018

Allocation of profits within professional firms interim guidelines released

Corporate and commercial

Allocation of profits within professional firms interim guidelines released

Arrangements exhibiting high-risk factors addressed but clarity still needed.

28 Jun 2018

Alcohol consumption at work and employers' duty of care

Corporate and commercial Insurance Employment and safety

Alcohol consumption at work and employers' duty of care

Employer found not liable for an employee's own alcohol-fuelled carelessness.

28 Jun 2018

Learning the ABCC of investigations

Construction Employment and safety Corporate and commercial

Learning the ABCC of investigations

What are the ABCC's investigative powers and what do building industry participants need to consider?