ArticleCompensation For Delayed Approval Of Urgent Medical Care By Australian Travel InsurersAustralian travellers are protected under various legal and regulatory frameworks designed to ensure fair treatment by insurers.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleIncome Protection (IP) insurance policies – What do you need to know?An income protection (IP) insurance policy covers your income if you are not able to work due to a medical condition.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNavigating Claims Timeframes: Tips on Challenging a Disputed Travel Insurance ClaimUnderstanding the timeframes for challenging such disputes is crucial for travellers seeking resolution and reimbursement.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTerminal illness benefits and how insurers avoid paying out: read the fine print and keep up the premiumsMaking an insurance claim for a terminal illness payment is not straight forward and too frequently claims are rejected.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleHappy royalties to youUntil recently, using the full Happy Birthday song would mean paying royalties to the purported owner of the copyright.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticlePatent decision on pharmaceutical methodsIt is now possible to patent methods of medical treatment using a pharmaceutical product to treat a particular disease.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleRationalising Australia's overseas development programThe latest budgetary and structural reforms of AusAID will alter Australia's overseas development assistance program.AustraliaInternational LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCouncillor to pay developer $205,000 for defamatory comments on community Facebook pageCouncillor's comments were held to be defamatory in nature because they implied that developer was acting in a corrupt manner.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleI have been attacked by a dog in NSW; can I make a claim for personal injury?If you have been injured by a dog attack in NSW, you may bring a claim for personal injury against the dog's owner.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleParadise (Papers) lost privilegeArticle discusses results of recent case which indicates that privilege & privacy are diminished in the hacking & digital age.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTime limitation for claim equitable relief (for breach of fiduciary duty)The judge held that the period of receivership should be ignored in order to determine the expiry of a limitation period.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat are dust diseases? – Article #1Dust diseases are lung illnesses such as asbestosis, silicosis or mesothelioma, caused by inhaling harmful dust particles.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleA bully in the social media headlinesFor over 50% of Australians, social media represents their only source of news, and misinformation can be a problem.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThis is a call: Suggested changes to widen telecommunications carrier powers and immunitiesThe Property Council of Australia opposes these changes and argues that the powers given to carriers have been misused.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleEase up! NSW Court of Appeal rejects attempted extension of accepted principles when assessing the legality of a residential easement.The court considered whether an easement over residential land for standing, parking or garaging vehicles was invalid.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleLocal Planning Panels to take over decision making powers from NSW CouncillorsThe changes aim to take the politics out of planning law by removing councillors from involvement in planning decisions.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTaken for a ride? Development consent troubles for Luna ParkLuna Park now is required to make a new development application whenever it wishes to replace, remove or relocate rides.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUncertainty within the foundations: the NSW ban on aluminium cladding and implications of the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017The Act declares certain building materials to be prohibited where there are reasonable grounds that the use is unsafe. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleATO suspends application of Assessing the Risk (Part IVA): professional firm guidelines and Everett Assignment web materialThe ATO suspended the application of these guidelines because they claimed they were being interpreted inappropriately.AustraliaTaxCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDiscrimination on the grounds of sexual orientationA customer alleged the Bakery had discriminated on the basis of his sexual orientation and his support of gay marriage.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea