Welcome to the August 2025 edition of CBP Focus, where our lawyers share key insights from across the practice.
The Supreme Court of Victoria has reinforced the importance of civil juries, rejecting an application for a judge-alone trial in a historic child abuse case.
The County Court of Victoria has clarified contractual obligations, the limits of implied good faith, and risks of “absolute discretion” clauses. The decision reminds developers and purchasers that courts aim for businesslike outcomes and unilateral powers to cancel, or delay may be scrutinised.
Disney and Universal are suing MidJourney over AI-generated images, in a landmark case exploring the intersection of generative AI and copyright law.
NSW expands the Reportable Conduct Scheme, introducing stricter regulations, enhanced protections, and clearer guidance for organisations and employees.
The NSW Child Safe Scheme requires boards and committees to embed child safety into governance and oversight, with failure to do so exposing organisations to legal, financial and reputational risks.
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![Absolute discretion, good faith and sunset-style clauses: County Court decision in LVL Transport v Fuller Road [2025] VCC 419](/getmedia/646e7c75-6462-4a30-b379-99f6a8634d70/shutterstock_1080735002.jpg?width=800&height=366&mediaprotectionhash=fea47c12323fc887968acf473d75f769420bccf70e5a2ddc2892c2d5ae8df686&ext=.jpg)
