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Published Mon, 09/11/2020 - 11:29 | author author

We are delighted to welcome Grant Walker to the TurksLegal Partnership in our Melbourne Commercial team.

Grant Walker

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Published Wed, 04/11/2020 - 14:24 | author author

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Kiri Brain, has been named as a finalist in the Women in Law Awards for Executive of the Year!

The Women in Law Awards is regarded as one of the legal profession’s most prestigious accolades. The awards pinpoint professional development and innovation, showcasing the individuals and firms who are leading the way in the industry.

The awards also shine a spotlight on those who are going above and beyond to offer outstanding service and support for the benefit of our clients, our firm and the Australian community at large.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Damages for economic loss – A new COVID-19 normal? Court acknowledges uncertainties of post-pandemic world in assessing the risk of future economic loss

Published 04.11.2020

Coughlan v United Precast (Vic) Pty Ltd (VSC 2020)

Key Takeaways

This matter brings to light the inherently speculative nature of the assessment of Farlow damages for the risk of future loss of earning capacity, and the impact on such assessments by the current COVID-19 pandemic and associated future economic uncertainty.

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Published Mon, 26/10/2020 - 13:46 | author author

Honor Grant-Hennessy, Senior Group Underwriter, OnePath Life/Zurich, has been awarded this year’s prestigious ALUCA Turks Scholarship for her paper on ‘Responding in Times of Emergency’ looking at how life insurers and superannuation trustees can positively change how they interact with their customers during times of social and economic interruption.

Honor wins an overseas conference package valued at up to $8,000 including return travel, accommodation, $1,000 cash and registration to one of the following conferences in the USA of Honor’s choice:

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Published Fri, 23/10/2020 - 09:23 | author author

TurksLegal is pleased to announce that Adele Fletcher, Partner; Dominic Maait, Partner; Sam Kennedy, Partner & Lian Chami, Partner have been recognised as leading lawyers for their achievements in the 2020 Doyle’s Guide.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Redundancies during COVID-19

Published 21.10.2020

Key Takeaways

In response to the impact of COVID-19 on profitability, many businesses have been forced to restructure or downsize which, in some cases, leads to employee redundancies. The recent unfair dismissal decision of Rachael Freebairn v Dandiie Pty Ltd and others (FWC 2020) serves as a reminder to employers of their statutory obligations regarding the procedures for valid redundancies (including the requirement for consultation under any relevant modern award).

Reconciliation Action Plan

Read more about Reconciliation Action Plan

A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program provides a framework for organisations to be inclusive in their work and contribute to national reconciliation.

Our RAP supports us to collaborate and share knowledge, skills and expertise to build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities and assists us to create a culturally safe organisation.

2023 - 2025 Innovate RAP

Damages for gratuitous attendant care services: S15 CLA and Hospital Admissions

Published 19.10.2020

Williams v Wollongong City Council (NSWDC 2020)

Key Takeaways

In a recent decision, the NSWDC held that the recipient of gratuitous attendant care services during a continuous period interrupted only by breaks due to being admitted into hospital is still entitled to qualify for an award of damages under s15 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (‘CLA’).

Life Insurance Bulletin - October 2020

Published 19.10.2020

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