A recent decision in the NSW District Court shines a light on an insurer's obligation to "clearly inform" their insureds of exclusions under a policy.
Education providers must ensure that they identify, manage and allocate risk when conducting risk assessments for work experience arrangements.
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (NSW) and the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) assist in determining whether remedial building works constitute 'exempt development'.
There are many circumstances in which a school may find itself in a position of conflict as between a student and one or both of their parents. A school must be made aware of any orders that impact its duty of care to a student.
A recent Federal Court case serves as a reminder to Australian businesses to actively use their registered trade marks in real commercial contexts. Failure to do so may expose them to legal challenges.
With the rise of OnlyFans as a social media platform in Australia, employers may need to consider reviewing and amending their social media policies, to include disclosures made on employment about social media content.