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Insurance claims trends in the Australian market 2025
In 2025, premium prices in the Australian insurance market are being impacted by extreme weather events, notably flooding, inflation, labour…
New Judicial Guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence in Court proceedings in NSW
A solicitor in Victoria was recently referred for disciplinary action when he used Generative Artificial Intelligence (‘Gen AI’) technology to…
What can a recent case tell us about proceedings and the “Policy Defence” in the ACT?
Hartfield v Calvary Healthcare ACT Ltd (No 3) [2024] ACTSC 137 Key takeaways Evidence that is provided ‘late in the…
Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…
Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…
Pursuing personal advantage: an age old story
Hakea Holdings Pty Ltd v McGrath (No 2) [2022] FCA 995 This case considers the liability of directors who pursue…
Help, my employer is suing me for negligence!
Beri Distributors Pty Ltd v Mossensons Pty Ltd [2022] WADC 30 Key takeaways Professionals are liable to repay fees to…
Listen to the experts: Chatoor v Health Care Complaints Commission of NSW [2020] NSWCA 111
The NSW Court of Appeal (“NSWCA”) recently overturned a decision of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) in…
A warning to health practitioners: is your professional indemnity insurance in place?
The Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has sent a loud message to all health practitioners to actively check that…
Claims Against International Airlines
When has an ‘Accident’ occurred? Does a failure to provide water during a flight constitute an ‘accident’? Key takeaways An…