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This business interruption test case in NSW has resulted in a decision favouring policyholders, rather than insurers.

His claim was dismissed when he failed to prove that the unidentified driver of the small car had caused the accident.

This recent decision resulted in a victory for an injured cyclist who took evasive action to avoid a reversing driver.

The Appeal Court saw no reason to interfere with the Trial Judge findings, described as soundly based in the evidence.

In an important decision for companies and their directors, the Court of Appeal has held that Mr Nicholas Whitlam, former NRMA President, was not entitled to an indemnity for his costs in defending the defamation proceedings he commenced against 2GB and Channel Nine in 2002.

In the absence of a right to sue for invasion of privacy, the case relied on the protection of confidential information.

Allowance was made for the cost of managing the fund management damages, but not for managing the fund's future income.

The bank did not have a special relationship with a customer who enters its premises that gives rise to a duty of care.

The Situation: Australia's highest court has ruled on the question of whether lawyers in New South Wales ("NSW") can charge contingency fees in class action litigation in the Federal Court of Australia...

The High Court's ruling in Cunneen seems to restrict the jurisdiction of ICAC.

The Court allowed an extension of the statutory limitation period for a belated claim of damages from medical negligence.

A medical negligence case is a claim for compensation for injuries suffered in the provision of medical service.

Where variations to surroundings expose members of the public to the risk of injury, a robust response is required.

It is inappropriate for an expert retrospective valuer to take account of sales subsequent to the relevant valuation date.

Recent decision discusses causation principles when the actions of two or more parties are alleged to have contributed to the loss.

A reminder that an appeal court will be reluctant to interfere with a trial judge's assessment of damages.

Article reminds us that the court has the power to set aside the statutory demand on conditions.