27 Nov 2013 Corporate and commercial Construction Insurance Contractual indemnities - the downside of effective clauses Problems can arise when professionals contractually assume liability for the acts or omissions of others
27 Nov 2013 Corporate and commercial Construction Reference dates under Queensland's Building and Construction Industry Payments Act - three myths ... Misconceptions about reference dates cause confusion and uncertainty
26 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Timbercorp - a "constellation of issues" on product disclosure statement obligations Investor class action unsuccessful in Victorian Court of Appeal
26 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Insurance Corporate and commercial In full swing - obvious risk and dangerous recreational activity In full swing - obvious risk and dangerous recreational activity
26 Nov 2013 Property Government Maximizing opportunities for development profit - car parking, storage and restrictions on use ... Councils have the discretion to remove or amend restrictions on use of utility lots
26 Nov 2013 Corporate and commercial Queensland directors’ liability reform - no more reverse onus of proof Directors in Queensland now able to rely on presumption of innocence
25 Nov 2013 Property Disputes and investigations Off-the-plan contracts for sale can be rescinded by either party if the sunset date has passed Both vendors and purchasers have right to rescind if strata subdivision not registered by sunset date
25 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Insurance Transport and logistics Court rejects insurance claim of ship owners because of "fraudulent device" used in making claim Insured falsely alleges that bilge alarm had gone off but was ignored
25 Nov 2013 Corporate and commercial Insurance Compulsory vaccination of horses against Hendra virus - what you need to know Compliance with terms and conditions of events provides best protection for all
25 Nov 2013 Corporate and commercial Administering medication to students: risk management for schools Schools should be aware of latest guidelines for pain relief and use of EpiPens