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The Global Damages Review | The Law Reviews | 2021 edition

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Link to in-depth examination of the various rules that set boundaries on what is permissible damages evidence.

AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Simon Morris
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Christina Athanasopoulos
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Thomas Riddell
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Piper Alderman Partner Simon Morris, Associate Thomas Riddell and Law Clerk Christina Athanasopoulos have contributed the Australian chapter of The Law Reviews 2021 4th edition of The Global Damages Review.

The guide is an incisive survey of the codified rules and common law principles underpinning the analysis and presentation of damages in key jurisdictions worldwide. With a focus on recent legal changes and noteworthy cases, it provides an in-depth examination of the various rules that set boundaries on what is permissible damages evidence.

Download the Australian chapter here.

Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in October 2021.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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