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Permanent stay of proceedings granted in a historical abuse claim

The Supreme Court of Queensland has ordered a permanent stay of proceedings in a historical abuse claim in ADA v State of Queensland [2023] QSC 159.

Trends in ASIC's interim stop orders and implications for review product processes and governance frameworks

Testing vicarious liability - Some UK insight on an unresolved Australian issue

With an application for special leave sought, will the High Court of Australia consider DP v Bird and in doing so, a recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom?

New South Wales Land and Environment Court finds private prosecutor commenced a number of proceedings out of time, except for proceedings commenced for the unlawful disposal of asbestos waste

M&S Investments (NSW) Pty Ltd v Affordable Demolitions and Excavations Pty Ltd [2023] NSWLEC 65 concerned a series of notices of motion filed in class 5 criminal proceedings commenced in the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Extension Granted to Zombie Agreement: Key Takeaways for Employers

Zombie agreements will soon be buried for good, unless an extension is warranted to grant those meeting specific criteria extra life.

Costs orders in cases of historical child abuse

The NSW Supreme Court has ordered a plaintiff to pay the defendant's costs in BTM1 v Scout Association of Australia New South Wales Branch (No.2) [2023] NSWSC, a case predicated on a claim of historical child abuse.