Recent Decisions
Employer negligence for psychological injury – foreseeability of risk and duty of care
Karzi v Toll Pty Ltd (NSWCA 2024)
Negligence: the critical step of proving causation
Gomez v Woolworths Group Limited (NSWCA 2024)
Gomez v Woolworths Group Limited (NSWCA 2024)
Key Takeaways
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the well-established principle that in order to be successful in a claim for negligence, a plaintiff must prove:
Gomez v Woolworths Group Limited (NSWCA 2024)
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Karzi v Toll Pty Ltd (NSWCA 2024)
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The new unfair contract laws started on 9 November 2023.
Businesses have invested heavily in ensuring that their standard contract forms comply with the new laws. The success of that investment will largely turn on how the Courts will interpret and apply these new laws.
A recent decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) has confirmed regulators may obtain a release from their implied undertaking in order to exercise other regulatory functions in the public interest.
Key Takeaways
The implied undertaking prescribes that a party to proceedings cannot, without leave, use documents obtained in that proceeding for another purpose or in another proceeding.
Published | Gabrielle Renotte
Always on the lookout for excellent lawyers who share our values and our commitment to clients, we are delighted to share some great news about the continued growth of our Melbourne office.
It is our pleasure to welcome two new partners, Natasha Sim and Rosalind Gilsenan to our Melbourne team.
Natasha Sim joins us as a Partner in our Commercial team, specialising in Workplace Relations.
Published | Gabrielle Renotte
Turks is proud to announce that we have been recognised in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Australia for our expertise in the areas of Insurance Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Trade Law, Real Property Law & Occupational Health and Safety Law.
Best Law Firms - Australia is judged by peers and clients and recognises the top 2% of firms nationwide. We are delighted to be included and thank you to everyone who nominated us.