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International Human Rights Day

International Human Rights Day

A new line in the sand with Bondi venue and security company found to equally share responsibility over a violent encounter with bar patrons at a licensed venue

The NSW Supreme Court of Appeal recently delivered its judgment in the decision of Bondi Beach Foods Pty Ltd v Chadwick [2023] NSWCA finding the primary judge had not erred in correctly characterising the duty owed.

Duty of care: direct liability for schools and students

The duty of care a school owes to its students is a dynamic concept; in what situations does a school owe a duty of care to its students, and what exactly is that duty of care?

ASIC v Bit Trade Pty Ltd – Crypto related products may be financial products

A broader message on the application of the DDO regime to products that are not regulated under Parts 6D.2 and 7.9 Corporations Act such as credit contracts and short term credit facilities.

A win and a loss: Planning and Environment Court of Queensland denies costs to landowner

Heather & Anor v Sunshine Coast Regional Council & Ors (No. 2) [2023] QPEC 4 concerned an application for costs in respect of an unsuccessful application to challenge the decision for a development permit for tidal works approval.