Interesting articles and podcasts
Fri Mar 08 2019Amendments to include insurance claims handling in the definition of 'financial services' by Simun Soljo and Virginia Wang of Allens - examines the Treasury consultation Insurance claims handling
Combustible cladding – a flammable issue by Daniel Middleton of Gadens - considers Owners Corporation No.1 of PS613436T, Owners Corporation No. 2 of PS613436T, Owners Corporation No. 4 PS613436T & Ors v LU Simon Builders P/L, Stasi Galanaos, Gardner Group & Ors [2019] VCAT 286
Key things to keep in mind when signing on the dotted line... electronically by Jennifer Kwaan and Sylvie Tso of Spruson Ferguson - an overview of the legal position in Australia in relation to the validity of electronic signatures
Law Report (ABC) for 5 March 2019 presented by Damien Carrick - Barrister Nicola Gobbo revealed as gangland informer and PTSD damages awarded to Australian journalist a world first
Limitations on contract termination by Stephen Ipp and Edward Cox SC of Greenway Chambers - considers contract termination
Not now? Not ever! by Jane Hewitt and Simon Hill of HWL Ebsworth - considers Dennes v Port Macquarie-Hasting Council [2018] NSWLEC 95 and Savellis v Sutherland Shire Council [2018] NSWLEC 100
Preserving integrity in Australian sport by Christien Corns and Rebecca Murray of K&L Gates - the government has accepted two recommendations of The Review of Australia’s Sports Integrity Arrangements (Wood Review), the establishment of a national "sports court", the National Sports Tribunal and of a streamlined sports commission, Sport Integrity Australia
Proposed legislation to combat illegal phoenix activity by Danny Adno of Holman Webb - examines the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 (Cth)