13 Oct 2021 Insurance Banking and finance The Design and Distribution Obligations — what obligations do product issuers have in respect of ... The new Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) will have far reaching effects on the design and more importantly the distribution of consumer financial products.
8 Sep 2021 Insurance A recent update on Covid-related business interruption coverage The Federal Court of Australia recently ruled that a group of insurance companies was not required to indemnify a claimant for losses incurred as a result of government imposed COVID-19 business restrictions.
27 Aug 2021 Insurance COVID-19 death found to be work-related and compensable by NSW Personal Injury Commission Decision in Sara v G & S Sara highlights significant cost to employers of work-related COVID-19 transmission.
7 Jul 2021 Insurance Covid-related business interruption coverage and government restrictions In a tremendous win for American insurers, US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Court rules insurance company was not required to indemnify a dental clinic for losses incurred due to government imposed COVID-19 restrictions.
20 Apr 2021 Insurance Education NSW bill proposes enabling survivors of historic child abuse to reopen settlements The NSW Government's Civil Liability Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill 2021 may have a significant impact on religious and educational institutions and insurers.
19 Apr 2021 Insurance Construction Lacrosse - the findings and implications of the appeal judgment On 26 March 2021, the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria gave judgment in various appeals brought from the orders made by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) relating to the Lacrosse Apartments
26 Mar 2021 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Insurance Urgent means urgent: Lessons from Greensill Capital's application for interlocutory relief Recent rejection of Greensill Capital's urgent application is a reminder for businesses that courts expect parties to act swiftly if they want interlocutory relief.
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
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.
24 Nov 2020 Insurance Ski case falls flat Court states skiing is a dangerous recreational activity within the meaning of the CLA