22 May 2016 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Shareholders' agreements should address funding and rights Replaceable rules don't cover all relevant governance issues
11 May 2016 Insurance Disputes and investigations Advocate's immunity from suit confirmed in Australia: Attwells v Jackson Lalic Lawyers Immunity does not extend to negligent advice leading to settlement of court proceedings
29 Apr 2016 Property Banking and finance Financial services What to consider when buying a private business in Australia Seek legal and financial advice once the target business is identified
28 Apr 2016 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Property Victory for shareholders as principle of market-based causation upheld in HIH Insurance Ltd HIH's conduct misled the market and inflated the share price
21 Apr 2016 Insurance Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Implications for insurers joined as a party to a Personal Injuries Proceedings Act claim in ... Court grants uninsured leave to issue contribution notice on insurer
21 Apr 2016 Insurance Disputes and investigations Insurance list for short matters established by Federal Court Parties may avoid full hearings if case accepted for the list
21 Apr 2016 Employment and safety Corporate and commercial New Zealand's new work safety laws bring mixed bag of safety messages Consider impact of new work safety laws on NZ operations
21 Apr 2016 Disputes and investigations Construction Non-compliant expert affidavit admitted into evidence by NSW Supreme Court Expert reports should comply with rule 31.23 of Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, but the Court may exercise a discretion to overcome non-compliance in certain circumstances
21 Apr 2016 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Property Pre-emptive rights to purchase in leases: Mayfair Property Holdings v Southland Packers Vendor found liable for damages for breaching contract
21 Apr 2016 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Statutory limitation periods in child abuse cases removed in NSW New legislation applies retrospectively