Stuck on the BBQ – Apportionment of storage liens affecting stock in insolvencies
- Published 29.07.2019
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We are very proud to announce that TurksLegal has been selected as one of six finalists in the Australian Insurance Industry Awards in the category of Professional Services Firm of the Year!
We were selected on the basis of our deep commitment to the insurance industry; our innovations in 2018, our high levels of client satisfaction, and the way we nurture and develop our talented teams (across the areas of financial services, general insurance, employers liability and trade credit insurance). Winners will be announced in August 2019.
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TurksLegal is pleased to announce the appointment of the following new partner and the promotion of the following solicitors effective 1 July 2019. These individuals have shown enormous talent, not only as legal specialists, but also as ambassadors for our firm.
We also thank our valued clients, for giving our teams the opportunity to shine.
Lian Chami, Partner - Employers Liability, Sydney
Tension between the application of principles of trust law and insolvency law has been resolved by the High Court (for now)
- Published 28.06.2019
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Working on scaffolding: A reminder for employers
- Published 20.06.2019
Apthorpe v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited & Ors [2019] NSWDC 135 (18 April 2019)
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Playing the long game: section 11A success
- Published 20.06.2019
AS v The State of New South Wales [2019] NSWWCCPD 18 (8 May 2019)
When relocation is a reasonable thing to do
- Published 20.06.2019
Cross v Secretary, Department of Education (2019) NSWWCCPD 20 (14 May 2019)
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Under section 48A of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 weekly payments can be terminated if the worker does not comply with return to work in suitable employment.
Employers Liability Newsletter - June 2019
- Published 20.06.2019
Recent Legislative Developments
There are no recent legislative changes to report.
Recent Decisions
When relocation is a reasonable thing to do
Cross v Secretary, Department of Education (2019) NSWWCCPD 20 (14 May 2019)
Wins for Occupiers
- Published 30.05.2019
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The following is an overview of some recent decisions from the Supreme Court of NSW and the District Court of NSW in favour of occupiers of a shopping centre, a building site, a horse riding showground and a ski lodge.
Shopping Centre
It’s Election Time: Revoking an Election in Order to Pursue a Claim for Damages
- Published 22.05.2019
Glogoski v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer [2019] NSWDC 154 (3 May 2019)
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Prior to 27 November 2001, a worker could elect to receive lump sum compensation or damages (not both).