ArticleWhat does residuary estate mean in a will?The concept of residuary estate, with insights to help navigate these complexities with clarity and confidence.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHolman Webb
ArticleClaimants entitled to compensation for the cost of hiring a reasonably equivalent, commensurate or comparable replacement vehicleArticle discusses the latest development in Loss of Use Claims including 8 relevant principles identified in recent case.AustraliaInsuranceHolman Webb
ArticleContracts and COVID-19: What you need to know about force majeure"Force majeure" refers to a clause in a contract providing a way of leaving the contract under certain circumstances.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Holman Webb
ArticleCorporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020At the beginning of May, the Federal Treasurer issued a determination which modifies the operation of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) with respect to company meetings and the execution...AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Holman Webb
ArticleSAFE Notes: Capital raising for early-stage start-up companiesA SAFE note is a legally binding promise that allows an investor to purchase shares at an agreed price in the future.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolman Webb
ArticleThe Franchise Disclosure Register – What Is It And When Does It Begin?The Franchising Code of Conduct may be about to change again - this time, to introduce a ‘Franchise Disclosure Register'.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolman Webb
ArticleAdverse action: Case note update: Qantas Airways Limited v Transport Workers Union Australia [2022] FCAFC 71Despite Qantas assertions that the decision was made for business operational reasons, the Court found against it.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleTermination of employment - not so mutual?An employee's dismissal by way of a mutual termination of employment was held to be adverse action against the employee.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleYour Guide To COVID-19 Vaccines And The Workplace: Transport IndustryIn the Northern Territory, vaccination is compulsory for freight transport workers, and workers must not enter into the Northern Territory unless they have...AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleHolman Webb Lawyers helps to secure protection of the Great Artesian BasinSummary of the case and highlights the need for legislative reform to protect vital freshwater resources in Australia.AustraliaEnvironmentHolman Webb
ArticleLenders and financiers: The importance of meeting obligationsLenders and financiers have an obligation to act fairly and in good faith with respect to borrowers in mortgage lending.AustraliaFinance and BankingHolman Webb
ArticleTGA Review Panel to review medicines and medical device regulationA panel of three experts would conduct an independent review of the TGA regulation of medicines and medical devices.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHolman Webb
ArticleGrant of indemnity: But is it even worth the paper its written on?This case looked at when an admission of liability by an insurer can be withdrawn by the insurer at a later date.AustraliaInsuranceHolman Webb
ArticleRecent Developments In Motor Accident Law: Chahrouk v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2021] NSWSC 1457 (10 November 2021)On 10 November 2021, the Supreme Court issued an interesting decision in the matter of Chahrouk v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2021] NSWSC 1457 (10 November 2021).AustraliaInsuranceHolman Webb
ArticleWhen does the limitation period to claim on a policy of insurance commence?An insured's entitlement to sue for breach only arises when the insurer has not done what is required under the policy.AustraliaInsuranceHolman Webb
ArticleCyber squatting – How to challenge someone using your name as a domain nameSome domain names are only registered in order to extract money and/or to ruin the reputation of the trademark holder.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHolman Webb
ArticleCase Note: Dhupar v Lee [2022] NSWCA 15 – Section 71 does not preclude an award for damages for phychiatric injury arising from childbirthDamages are available for economic loss arising from an injury suffered by a mother as the result of giving birth.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
ArticleNo Worker, No Case: Important PIC Decision On Jurisdictional Powers – Key Lessons From ASF Australia Pty Ltd v Icare Workers Insurance [2025] NSWPIC 604In the financial year ended June 2024 SafeWork Australia reported nationwide there were over 30,209 workers compensation claims lodged by construction workers.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
ArticleCircumstances between principal contractor and plaintiff give rise to non-delegable duty of careA principal contractor using independent contractors may still have a duty to ensure that the system of work is safe.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolman Webb
ArticleThe value of health sector experience in health lawExperience in the health sector is beneficial in health law, in areas of legal advice, patient safety, and policymaking.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHolman Webb