A clever application of the DOCA process to avail of the security for payments ‘pay now, argue later’ regime

  • Published 31.03.2023

Key Takeaways

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOP Act) provides a ‘pay now, argue later’ regime that allows contractors to recover undisputed progress payments under construction contracts through a summary judgment process. The process is not available to companies that are in liquidation: s32B of the SOP Act.

Case Note - Avoidance by Incoming Group Insurers - Continuing Misrepresentations & the Sharma Pathway

  • Published 21.03.2023

AIA Australia v Sharma (FCAFC 2023)

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Executive Summary

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Employers Liability Newsletter - March 2023

  • Published 16.03.2023

Recent Decisions

Work capacity decisions and the importance of suitably qualified expert evidence
Houghton v Jack & Jill Pre-School Association (Lithgow) Incorporated (NSWPIC 2023)

Recent cases regarding the distinction between employees and independent contractors, and whether the ‘gig economy’ blurs the line

  • Published 16.03.2023

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Key Takeaways

Industrial Deafness claims: Impairment from subsequent hearing loss can be excluded in certain circumstances

  • Published 16.03.2023

Mills v Canopus Corporation Australia Pty Ltd (NSWPICMP 2023)

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Key Takeaways