Forensic accountants are qualified accountants highly skilled in analysing, interpreting and presenting financial information for the purpose of court proceedings.
Recent changes to the Limitations of Actions Act 1958 (Vic) permit plaintiffs, in certain circumstances, to apply for a previous settlement or judgment to be set aside - a revisit claim.
The Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic) has had a significant impact on disputes and litigation in Victoria since its inception. It is vital that lawyers keep their overarching obligations under the Act front of mind.
The introduction of Part 1C of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) enables courts to set aside "affected agreements" in previously settled child abuse claims where it is "just and reasonable" to do so.
The case of Torcross Investments Pty Ltd v Scenic Rim Regional Council [2023] QPEC 6 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland (Court) against the decision of the Scenic Rim Regional Council...
The case of Archer & Anor v Council of the City of Gold Coast & Ors [2022] QPEC 59 concerned an appeal by two submitters (Submitters) to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland (Court) ...