S29 ICA: SCT finds new insurer becomes ‘the insurer’ when there is a Part 9 transfer
- Published 15.12.2020
D20-21\016 (SCTA 2020)
Key Takeaways
Offset clauses – The essential elements
- Published 15.12.2020
Consumer Engagement Report – ASIC’s deep dive into super fund member satisfaction
- Published 15.12.2020
To void or not to void? Examining the courts' discretionary powers under s468(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
- Published 14.12.2020
Skypac Aviation Pty Ltd (in liq) (NSWSC2020)
Key Takeaways
Employers Liability Newsletter - December 2020
- Published 14.12.2020
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
There are no legislative developments to report this month.
RECENT DECISIONS
Consequential conditions - Legal principles re-affirmed
Foody v W Dick & Co. Removals (NSWWCC 2020)
Expert evidence
Bauer Media Pty Ltd v Khedrlarian (NSWCA 2020)
Expert evidence
- Published 14.12.2020
Bauer Media Pty Ltd v Khedrlarian (NSWCA 2020)
Key Takeaways
Consequential conditions - Legal principles re-affirmed
- Published 14.12.2020
Foody v W Dick & Co. Removals (NSWWCC 2020)
Key Takeaways
Allegations of conditions consequential to the original injury are very common, particularly with lump sum claims.
It is crucial for insurers to analyse these allegations as the extra body parts claimed may determine whether workers reach important WPI thresholds.
Published | Ellie Pringle
Congratulations to our unstoppable CEO, Kiri Brain, who last night won Executive of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards!
The ninth annual awards were held in Sydney at The Star. From over 200 finalists, the winners were selected from across all areas of law - from academic and legal operations to sole practitioners, partners and pro bono champions.
Court lowers the costs for registering previously insolvent corporate debtors on the PPSR
- Published 08.12.2020
Re Blayney Crane Services Pty Ltd (FCA 2020)
Key Takeaways
Victorian Budget – Stamp Duty Waivers
- Published 04.12.2020
Key Takeaways
The Victorian Government, on 24 November 2020, delivered the 2020/21 Victorian Budget which had been postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. Treasurer, Tim Pallas, presented a budget which is aimed at repairing and recovering the Victorian economy.
The budget includes $1.5 billion in tax reliefs for Victorians including substantial stamp duty concessions for residential transactions and regional commercial transactions, in the hope of stimulating the housing market and supporting regional economies.