The volume of notifications has increased, but Australia's notification rate remains lower than many European nations.

An overview of the parens patriae jurisdiction and its practical implications when utilised.

This UK case is useful for insurers and underwriters in the renewal or issue of insurance policies covering cyber risks.

The court ordered a landmark damages award for vicarious liability and economic loss in an historical sexual abuse claim.

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions by employer clients relating to employer mandated COVID-19 vaccinations.

Many of the ALP proposals could mean substantial updates to workplace policies, procedures and employment contracts.

Answers to FAQs about managing & obtaining relief from contractual obligations. Discusses force majeure, frustration etc

RTPM alerts doctors and pharmacists before any controlled medicine is prescribed or dispensed.

The case turned on the identity of the driver, as the insurance policy did not respond if the plaintiff was the driver.

It can be seen that trustees' duties under section 283DA of the Corporations Act and in equity are extensive and onerous.

A number of key takeaways from this UK case could be relevant for the assessment of W&I insurance claims in Australia.

Where employees work remotely, the employer can lawfully monitor productivity if the surveillance complies with federal, state and territory legislation.

In all cases but one, the judge held that the insuring clauses did not respond to loss suffered due to pandemic closures.

Key reforms expected to be included in the new law. Comparison between current laws and proposed reforms.

These cases are useful overviews of relevant principles a Court will apply in exercising its discretion to order costs.

A test case relating to cover for the COVID-19 pandemic under business interruption policies was also brought in NSW.

This edition of Limelight focuses on the Commission's recommendations made in respect to the home loan mortgage industry.

Recent reforms improve Australian insurance claims handling, with stronger enforcement of the duty of utmost good faith.

There have been audits, regulation, judicial determination and insurer responses to the use of non-compliant products.

The Victorian Supreme Court has clarified the burden of proof in broker negligence claims, establishing that insureds must demonstrate a hypothetical insurance policy would have responded to their loss. This landmark decision examines the interplay between causation requirements, section 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act, alteration of use clauses, and broker renewal obligations in the context of a major warehouse fire claim.