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 [...]
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Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: A recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales highlights the importance of assessing the limits on rights of contribution when issuing insurance policies. Partner Dean Carrigan (view CV), Senior Associate Philip Hopley and Lawyer Patricia Abordo report. Background The referral The decision Comment Reproduced with permission of [...]
Arthur Allens Robinson Johnson v Triple C Furniture & Electrical Pty Ltd [2010] QCA In brief: A recent decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal raises questions about the scope of section 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984. Partner Michael Quinlan (view CV) and Law Graduate Janis Dunnicliff report. Background The decision Comment Reproduced [...]
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Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: A recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court has highlighted the pitfalls for insurance brokers who give unqualified advice on the legal effect of policy provisions. Partner John Edmond (view CV) and Senior Associate Philip Hopley report. Background The decision Comment Reproduced with permission of Allens Arthur Robinson [...]
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Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: Members of the former James Hardie Group insured by HIH have established their entitlement to payment of reinsurance recoveries held by the liquidators of HIH. Partner Dean Carrigan (view CV), Lawyer Larissa Chu and Law Graduate Alexander Edwards report. Background The decision Conclusion Reproduced with permission of Allens Arthur [...]
Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: In recent days the Federal Government has announced a number of initiatives in response to the natural disasters experienced early this year such as the Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi. Partner Dean Carrigan (view CV), Senior Associate Amanda Taylor and Lawyer Hashini Panditharatne report. Reform of natural disaster relief and [...]