18 Jul 2019 Insurance Douglas v Morgan: a reminder for insurers to be clear on the dominant purpose of communications Insurer loses benefit of legal professional privilege over investigation report because it fails to establish that the report's primary purpose was for use in litigation.
18 Jul 2019 Corporate and commercial Employer superannuation contributions in light of Bluescope Steel decision Employers are only required to make superannuation contributions in respect of earnings for ordinary hours at ordinary rates of pay specified in industrial instruments to avoid the superannuation guarantee charge
18 Jul 2019 Insurance Admissibility of expert opinion evidence What happens when the expert ventures outside the realm of specialised knowledge?
17 Jul 2019 Insurance Transport and logistics Alize highlights ship owners' duty to ensure seaworthiness Cargo interests successfully establish that defective passage plan causative of unseaworthiness.
17 Jul 2019 Insurance Transport and logistics Force majeure clauses and the case of The MV Muammer Yagci Does cargo seized by local authorities causing a delay fall under "government interferences" within the meaning of Clause 28 of Sugar Charter Party?
12 Jul 2019 Property A quick reminder that you can override restrictions on use Councils' power to ignore a private covenant may be good news for property developers in New South Wales.
12 Jul 2019 Employment and safety Can I stop a former employee working for a competitor? The answer may depend on when and how well you have drafted your restraint of trade clause in the employment contract.
11 Jul 2019 Employment and safety Education Corporate and commercial Outside hours conduct of teacher justifies instant dismissal In some circumstances, schools will have a duty of care to protect students from the wrongful behaviours of teachers engaging in activities that occur outside school hours.
10 Jul 2019 Insurance Chasing tail: the materialisation of an obvious risk in Carter v Hastings River Greyhound Racing ... What does Carter v Hastings River Greyhound Racing Club mean for businesses carrying on recreational activities that bear an obvious risk?
7 Jul 2019 Insurance Transport and logistics Carrier not liable for loss of or damage to cargo - The Elin Express terms in bill of lading clause found to be effective to exclude liability for negligence and unseaworthiness.