24 Oct 2019 Transport and logistics Insurance The onus of proof in cargo claims: contract or bailment? Volcafe Ltd and Others v Cia Sud Americana de Vapores SA (trading as CSAV).
24 Oct 2019 Update on tax residency of Australian expats Decision in Harding v Commissioner of Taxation still stands. How will ATO respond?
24 Oct 2019 Corporate and commercial Update on voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee liabilities It may be beneficial for employers that are considering voluntary disclosure of SGC liabilities to hold off until the Bill is passed
23 Oct 2019 Planning, infrastructure and environment Who has a right to make a complaint? District Court of Queensland dismisses an appeal that ... The District Court of Queensland has dismissed an appeal commenced by a petrol station company with respect to an order made by the Magistrates Court to not permanently stay a prosecution concerning alleged environmental contamination.
23 Oct 2019 Transport and logistics In-flight dehydration not an "accident" entitling compensation under Montreal Convention 1999 Emirates found not liable for thirsty passenger's injuries.
23 Oct 2019 Insurance Banking and finance Insurtech: Telematics, AI and third party motor vehicle property damage With the advent of insurance technology, what can insurers, assessors and lawyers expect?
23 Oct 2019 Planning, infrastructure and environment Extension applications under the Planning Act 2016: Planning and Environment Court for the first ... The case of Room2Move.com Pty Ltd v Western Downs Regional Council [2019] QPEC 34 concerned an appeal commenced by a company that specialises in temporary accommodation services.
23 Oct 2019 Planning, infrastructure and environment Failure to comply with an enforcement order results in punishment for contempt Failure to comply with an enforcement order results in punishment for contempt.
23 Oct 2019 Planning, infrastructure and environment High Court of Australia determination on the applicability of limitation periods under the ... High Court of Australia determination on the applicability of limitation periods under the Limitations of Actions Act 1974 to local government recovery of overdue rates and charges claim
15 Oct 2019 Class actions Industrial Relations Class Actions - A Funders' Cost To Bear Litigation funders will be weighing up the consequences of a recent Federal Court decision requiring them to provide security for costs in industrial relations class actions.