ArticleExtra-ordinary Driving Licence (EDL) in Western AustraliaAn EDL allows a disqualified driver to drive a certain class of vehicle, subject to stringent terms and conditions.AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleFines for speeding in NSWFines for speeding are a good deterrent to dissuade parties from driving in a rash manner.AustraliaCriminal LawJB Solicitors
ArticleSpace: The new legal frontierA recent United States case triggered discussion about how a crime allegedly committed in space might be dealt with.
ArticleThe law, defences and penalties for carjacking in New South WalesThe offence is "Taking a motor vehicle or vessel with assault or with occupant on board" with up to 10 years in prison.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe Offences of Dangerous Driving and Negligent Driving in NSWDangerous driving offences are some of the most common driving offences prosecuted in the District Court of NSW.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleIntegrated legal risk management - Opportunities for the transport and logistics industry part 1Traditional approaches to managing risk can lead to an inconsistent approach to managing risk across business units.AustraliaEnvironmentClayton Utz
ArticleLIBOR discontinuation: Is the shipping finance industry ready?Investors, banks and companies active in the shipping sector should update transactions using LIBOR which run past 2021.AustraliaFinance and BankingNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleAustralian Infrastructure Investment And Privatisation Update: Federal Taxation On The AgendaThis White Paper refers to some of the projects that may now require careful consideration and adaptation to the ATO's views.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorJones Day
ArticleDjab Wurrung stand tall in the face of neo-colonisation, and government plans for a new highwayThe traditional land owners aren't going to budge, and have suggested an alternative route in the north for the highway.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleBailment: Boat Vandalised Whilst Left At Unsecured Mooring Overnight; Whether Repairer Took Reasonable Care.A repairer was held to be bailee of a boat, even where the bailor retained a key and the boat was left at an unsecured mooring.AustraliaInsuranceCurwoods Lawyers
ArticleCan A Master’s Behaviour Disentitle Carriers From Relying on A Hague-Visby Defence?A discussion on Article 4 rule 2(a) of the Hague Visby Rules and its use as a defence when challenged by a Master's behaviour. A discussion on the allocation of responsibility between the carrier, the ship and the cargo interests. AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
ArticleCourt rejects ship owners' insurance claim because of "fraudulent device" used in making claimThe case is useful, significantly for its commentary of the defence regarding the rule relating to fraudulent devices.AustraliaInsuranceColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCourt relaxes the extent of a supervising driver's duty of care to a learner driverDiscussion of Thornton v Sweeney [2011] NSWCA 244AustraliaInsuranceCurwoods Lawyers
ArticleHow autonomous vehicles will affect the insurance industryInsurers should consider the impact of driverless cars on negligence, product liability and cyber security insurance.AustraliaInsuranceColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleIs It A Dunlop Dunlop Or A Goodyear Dunlop? — The Curious Case Of Ownership Of The Dunlop Marks For Aircraft TyresIn an interesting and long-anticipated decision, the Federal Court has ordered the partial cancellation of registrations for the trade marks DUNLOP and (DUNLOP/FLYING D Marks)AustraliaIntellectual PropertyDavies Collison Cave
ArticleAustralian Workplace Class Actions On The RiseThe Situation: It is relatively uncommon in Australia for workers or employees to bring class actions against their employers in which they allege sham contracting arrangements.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationJones Day
ArticleDriver held liable for actions of his passenger, which led to cyclist injuryA driver of a motor vehicle owes a duty of care to their passengers and other road users, including cyclists.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPolaris Lawyers
ArticleScenic Tours class action - High Court hears appealThe NSW Court of Appeal judgment represented a major step forward for class actions in the travel services domain.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleA bow wave of reform at our ports?We consider key implications for access seekers, port operators and port privatisations. AustraliaTransportCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAgree To Disagree: NSW Court Of Appeal Holds IATA Arbitration Clause Not Unilaterally BindingA recent decision from the NSW Court of Appeal held that Article 9 of the relevant IATA Standard Group Handling Agreement (SGHA) was not a binding arbitration agreement within the meaning of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth). The decision is of importance to carriers and ground handlers operating under that wording, including in international aviation ground handling arrangements.AustraliaTransportKennedys