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Vicarious liability for foster carers: a case review

Can a foster care agency or local authority be found vicariously liable for tortious acts of a foster carer? Recent case law from the United Kingdom provides insight.

2023 graduates exceed fundraising goal for Indigenous Literacy Foundation

2023 Graduates Exceed Fundraising Goal for Indigenous Literacy Foundation

The Importance of Maintaining Privilege and Tips and Tricks to Doing So

Privilege is often something taken as a right, but understanding what it means, its importance and the circumstances under which it can be lost or waived in confidential communication is crucial.

Contaminated mulch: What are the NSW Environment Protection Authority's powers?

Given the recent media attention focusing on the discovery of asbestos contaminated mulch at multiple sites, this article provides a reminder of some of the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s powers in these types of situations.

Avoiding Predictive Legal Assumptions: Lessons from Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat (No 2) [2024] NSWCA 11

In Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat (No 2) [2024] the Court of Appeal explores the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and provides insights on the legal uncertainties in workers' compensation and personal injury claims.