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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

Highlighting our work in the community FY2023 - Facts & Figures

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.