22 Jun 2017 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Ten key principles of fraud and requirement of specificity: Nadinic v Drinkwater [2017] NSWCA 114 Fraud allegations must be clearly pleaded and properly particularised.
22 Jun 2017 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Total and permanent disability policy given "businesslike" interpretation Insurer successfully appeals TPD benefit judgement.
22 Jun 2017 Government Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Risk of harm and foreseeability considerations for public authorities Council found not liable for motorcyclist's injuries.
26 May 2017 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Government Road blocks to suing a public authority for negligence Council successfully claims immunity from liability.
26 May 2017 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Restraint of trade clauses in business sale agreements Freedom Finance v Goldstein decision offers valuable lessons.
26 May 2017 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Construction Energy, mining and resources Planning, infrastructure and environment Restructuring and insolvency Liquidation of a mining company issued with an environmental protection order Liability may not be limited to assets of company in liquidation.
24 Feb 2017 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Employment and safety Give Uber a brake Damages claim against Uber rejected by District Court of Western Australia.
24 Feb 2017 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Restructuring and insolvency Banking and finance Financial services Security interests and insolvencies: lessons for secured parties Proper registration of security interests on the PPSR is a must.
24 Feb 2017 Insurance Disputes and investigations Substitution of defendants - get it right or pay the price Applicants' failure to act within limitation period a costly mistake.
24 Feb 2017 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Unconscionable conduct - a comparison of Coles and Woolworths decisions Federal Court decisions provide lessons for businesses.