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First of 3 articles regarding the most important EPA Act changes for councils and developers. .

Advisers can be held responsible for not warning clients about new developments that may create an additional risk.

Self-insurers will be required to undertake an assessment of the merits of each decision to terminate employment.

In response to the insurance crisis of 2002, each Australian jurisdiction introduced its own proportionate liability legislation.

NSW Parliament has passed the Strata Scheme Management Bill 2015 (SSMB) and Strata Scheme Development Bill 2015 (SSDB).

It should not be assumed that liability rests with labour hire employers for claims of negligence of their employees.

Recent changes to the EPA Acts affect the appeals process and the enforcement regime, including an overhaul of 121B orders. .

Resource companies have a relationship with landowners and other stakeholders outside of any contractual relationship.

Workplace bullying remains an unfortunate reality in Australia.

A number of cases provide instructive examples of and comments about a material change in circumstance.

This Bill will ensure that those responsible for environmental harm are held accountable and cannot avoid responsibility.

All workers who have sustained injury at work on or after 31 January 2015 have had their full common law rights restored.

The District Court has held that the costs regulation will still apply where an insurer has rejected a CARS determination.

There are nuances that plaintiffs must bear in mind when pleading their case to avoid losing an entitlement to damages.

This ANZ decision affects banking contracts as well as other contracts, including construction and consumer contracts.

Other departments may reconsider prosecution policies due to a fear of potential public criticism at a coronial inquest.

There has been rapid growth in the recreational and commercial use of drone technology.