Archive for August, 2011

High Court confirms insurer is not liable in contribution for HIH scheme payouts

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

HIH Claims Support Ltd v Insurance Australia Ltd [2011] HCA 31 (22 August 2011) Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: Dismissing an appeal against a decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal, the High Court has determined that the doctrine of equitable contribution should not be extended to allow contribution claims to be made against an [...]

WCRA: assault in self defence

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

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Bleats August edition

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Bleats AUGUST edition

Increases in fees in the QLD courts and reporting bureau

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Attention is drawn to the increase in fees, including setting down fees for trials pursuant to the Uniform Civil Procedure (Fees) and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2011, which will commence on 1 September 2011. Brisbane Barrister – David Cormack

Legal risks of mobile computing

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Allens Arthur Robinson In a trend known as BYO Computing, employees are increasingly wanting to use their own mobile computer technology for work purposes. Mobile computing can benefit employers, but there are legal risks as well. Technology, Media and Telecommunications Partner Michael Pattison and Workplace Relations Partner Simon Dewberry speak to Boardroom Radio about the [...]

PIPA: s.59 “good reason” and s.40 Limitations Act (contributions)

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

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WCRA: emergency services and PTSD – cracks in Hegarty defence

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

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WCRA: pre-proceeding interlocutory costs post 2010 amendments

Friday, August 26th, 2011

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WCRA: contributory negligence considerations

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

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Upstream OHS duty-holders in focus: maximum penalty for supplier/manufacturer of plant in Commonwealth OHS Act prosecution

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Norton Rose Authors Alena Titterton, Nick Neil Introduction Why is this case important? Background to the incident Judgment Back to basics: lessons for manufacturers and suppliers Endnotes View all pages Reproduced with permission of Norton Rose in accordance with their legal notice and disclaimers.

David Cormack, Barrister