ArticleFrom the Corner Office: new developments in workplace lawThe Federal Government hopes to re-establish the ABCC and establish a Registered Organisations Commission. AustraliaEmployment and HRDWF (Australia)
ArticleCommercial Law: Liability of guarantors when misleading and deceptive conduct by lenderFailure to inform guarantors of altered terms can be misleading and deceptive conduct, and may free them from liability.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDWF (Australia)
ArticleElectrician sentenced to 7 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to manslaughter and perjury after a workplace deathIf the charge of "Industrial Manslaughter" had been in force, would they have pursued a charge under that provision?AustraliaEmployment and HRDWF (Australia)
ArticleLifting and twisting: not always a real risk of injury in New South WalesA NSW case eschewed the proposition that a system of work with lifting and twisting creates a foregone risk of injury.AustraliaEmployment and HRDWF (Australia)
ArticleLegal Alert: Workers compensation and liability of insurers - SS Family Pty Ltd v WorkCover QueenslandThe insurer had earlier mistakenly accepted an application for compensation by a person claiming to be an injured worker.AustraliaInsuranceDWF (Australia)
ArticlePenalty provisions – when are liquidated damages unenforceable?The High Court considered whether credit card late payment fees charged by a bank were considered to be penalties.AustraliaFinance and BankingDWF (Australia)
ArticleCrowdfunding legislation - for start-ups and investorsAs a form of consumer protection, investors are required to go through appropriately licenced crowdfunding procedures.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDWF (Australia)
ArticleProperty and planning law: transferrable development rights impact Customs HouseWe discuss University of Queensland v Brisbane City Council & CBUS Property Brisbane Pty Ltd [2016]. .AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDWF (Australia)
ArticleIs arbitration innately unfair?Any imbalance in power between the parties weighs against arbitration clauses when offered on a standard form basis.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDWF (Australia)
ArticleCommercial Disputes and Insolvency: Insurers can be joined by third parties when denying indemnityThe case expands possibilities for claimants to recover where an insolvent company has potentially applicable insurance.AustraliaInsuranceDWF (Australia)
ArticleData breaches on the rise in the health sectorAre your medical records in safe hands, as theft of paperwork and storage devices in the health sector is on the rise.AustraliaPrivacyDWF (Australia)
ArticleInjury assessments— can you shortcut to the MAT?The apparent conflict between s179 WCRA and provisions which allow referral to the MAT has existed for a number of years.AustraliaEmployment and HRDWF (Australia)
ArticleRights of ostensible casuals increasing - Australian legal updateThese recent decisions re-classified casual employees as permanent employees, thereby entitling them to annual leave.AustraliaEmployment and HRDWF (Australia)
ArticleChanges to Australian Stock Exchange listing rulesThe ASX has now finalised the largest changes to its submission requirements for listed entities in over a decade.AustraliaFinance and BankingDWF (Australia)
ArticleFailure to diagnose due to non-classical symptoms does not reflect poor careThe OHO report found that the treatment and care of the patient by the Robina and Gold Coast Hospitals was adequate. AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDWF (Australia)
ArticleHospitality Law: Tackling alcohol - fuelled violence: Legislation amendment billThe policy aims to change the drinking culture, promoting responsible drinking practices to ensure a safer environment.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDWF (Australia)
ArticleThe Essendon DecisionThe Essendon Football Club and its 34 former and current players have been banned for taking performance-enhancing drugs.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDWF (Australia)
ArticleConstruction law: Guide as to substance of adjudicationsThe case was an example of applying the facts of well known principles of the Queensland security of payment regime.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDWF (Australia)
ArticleCommercial law: Ride-sharing update — legalising UberThe personalised transport sector is embracing new technologies and models.AustraliaTransportDWF (Australia)
ArticleEmployee validly dismissed for failing to supply health informationEmployers can now confidently request medical information when in doubt about an employee's ability to perform the role.AustraliaEmployment and HRDWF (Australia)