Since 2005, when the HCA handed down its findings in Koehler v Cerebos (Australia) Ltd, that case has stood for the principle that employers can be held liable for mental injury sustained by an employee in the workplace where such injury is ‘reasonably foreseeable’.
After bankruptcy commences, does s58 of the Bankruptcy Act permit registering a caveat or taking enforcement action?
Key Takeaways
The plaintiff failed in her recent action for assault and battery against her neighbour in circumstances where she had not thought to raise the prospect of such an action with criminal lawyers she had retained in respect of the 2012 incident.
Key Takeaways
At Commonwealth level there is a gap in the oversight of government conduct. The draft bill for the establishment of a Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC) previously proposed was widely criticised as inadequate. The changes that may be made to the draft bill and the speed at which the CIC can be established by a newly elected government is critical.
The Proposal
Key Takeaways
This recent FCA case highlights ASIC’s willingness to actively pursue litigation against credit providers who breach consumer credit legislation and fail to comply with AFCA determinations.
Credit providers should remain vigilant in ensuring compliance or can otherwise expect to face action by the regulator resulting in financial penalties, extending to directors.
Brief Facts
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stratos Savvas as Special Counsel, based in our Melbourne office.
Legislative Developments
Personal Injury Commission – Key Rule Changes
Recent Decisions
Complexity of Disease Claims
Patterson v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSWPICPD 2022)
Top Hut Banoon Pastoral Co Pty Ltd t/as Trustee for the Wakefield Family Trust v Walker (NSWCA 2021)
Key Takeaways
Apps v Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice (NSWPIC 2022)
Key Takeaways