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In Queensland, proving defamation requires establishing that a defendant published defamatory matter identifying the plaintiff to third parties, causing serious reputational harm. However, even when all elements are satisfied, claims may still fail due to procedural requirements, corporate plaintiff restrictions, or available defences under the Defamation Act 2005.

Australian employers could be heading towards more enterprise bargaining arbitration as organisations feel the aftershocks of the Australian Government’s industrial relations reforms (IR reforms)...

Recent Personal Injury Commission decisions have established a consistent framework for assessing sleep disorder claims in workers compensation matters, clarifying when insomnia and sleep disturbances qualify as independently assessable neurological impairments. This analysis examines the evolving jurisprudence and its practical implications for insurers defending permanent impairment claims.

The Harman undertaking, more accurately termed the implied obligation in Australia, automatically restricts how documents and information obtained through compulsory court processes may be used beyond their original proceeding. This obligation binds parties, solicitors, experts, and others who receive such material, covering disclosed documents, interrogatory answers, subpoenaed materials, affidavits and witness statements.

In workers' compensation claims for hearing loss, establishing the 'last noisy employer' requires more than simply proving machinery was present in the workplace. A recent NSW Personal Injury Commission decision examines what evidence is sufficient to demonstrate that employment created a real risk of hearing loss, and when a worker's recollection may be too unreliable to discharge the burden of proof.

Legal professional privilege shields confidential communications made for obtaining legal advice or litigation purposes, but Queensland's civil procedure rules impose strict disclosure requirements and affidavit obligations when privilege claims are challenged. Expert reports and drafts face particular scrutiny, as they may not qualify for privilege protection under the rules.

Learn the essential steps for drafting and filing a statement of claim in Queensland courts, from identifying the correct jurisdiction and parties through to proper service of documents. This guide breaks down the technical requirements for pleading material facts, particularising claims, and ensuring compliance with court rules and approved forms.

Queensland civil proceedings follow a structured disclosure process where parties must deliver lists of directly relevant documents within 28 days of pleadings closing, with copies provided upon request within 14 days. While privileged documents are listed, their contents remain withheld, and parties may require inspection of originals or arrange bulk production when standard delivery proves impractical due to volume or document characteristics.

Rules 223, 224 and 225 of Queensland's Uniform Civil Procedure Rules give courts significant control over disclosure in civil litigation. When does the ordinary disclosure process require judicial intervention? What evidence must parties provide when documents are missing, and what are the consequences of failing to disclose documents that should have been produced?

Judgment creditors in Queensland can recover unpaid debts through garnishee orders that redirect money held by third parties, including bank accounts, customer payments, and employee wages. The enforcement process involves specific warrant procedures under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999, with distinct requirements for one-off debt redirection, regular payment interception, and earnings deductions.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has just released a report based on extensive roundtables it held with SMEs across Canada.

International arbitration cases span multiple jurisdictions and legal systems, requiring funders with global expertise and local knowledge. Omni Bridgeway's worldwide team of arbitration specialists...

Explore the unprecedented voluntary administration process that facilitated the sale and restructuring of Virgin Australia, the largest insolvency case in recent Australian history. Industry experts including the administrators, financial advisors, and legal counsel share their firsthand experiences navigating this complex corporate rescue.

Legal finance partnerships are tested not at the point of capital deployment, but during the complex, multi-year enforcement phase where judgments and arbitral awards must be converted into recoverable assets. This requires more than funding—it demands endurance, cross-border expertise, and patient capital that remains aligned throughout the entire recovery process, navigating procedural challenges, asset tracing, and evolving strategies across jurisdictions.

Litigation finance can be a strategic tool throughout the lifecycle of a case, not just a last resort. Understanding when to introduce funding to clients—from initial budgeting through unexpected delays...

This presentation has been made available to provide greater context of Omni Bridgeway’s business model, track record, risk management, capital deployment and long-term value creation.

In this episode of In The Spotlight, John Meagher sits down with Raymond van Hulst, CEO of Omni Bridgeway (ASX:OBL) to discuss Omni Bridgeway's half-year FY26 results and the key drivers of the Company's performance.

Once again, many large insurance companies have reported record profits for the 2025 calendar year. Earnings calls, annual reports, and shareholder presentations...

In January 2026, the Citizens Against Law Firm Abuse ("CALA"), released a report entitled "The Impact of Third-Party Litigation Funding on US Business Activity and Consumers...

Malaysia has taken a major step forward in modernising its arbitration landscape with the entry into force of the Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024 (Act) and the Code of Practice...