by mcauley_admin | Jun 28, 2023 | Publication
A commercial dispute can arise in varied circumstances. There are numerous types of commercial disputes. Some of the different methods that can be used to resolve a commercial dispute include: Negotiation – this can involve the parties in direct...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 27, 2023 | Publication
“Can I sue my workers compensation insurer?” This is a common temptation injured workers have after years of frustration with a broken compensation system. In a recent case, this is exactly what an injured worker did, albeit unsuccessfully. The plaintiff, Scot George...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 21, 2023 | Publication
The decision of Skinner v The State of New South Wales NSWDC 36 is significant in that it provides guidance on section 318 of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW) and the onerous requirements for claimants to...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 19, 2023 | Publication
In NSW, there are various obligations on builders when carrying out residential building work. The Home Building Act 1989 states that the holder of a contractor licence, or a person required to hold a contractor licence before entering into a contract,...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 16, 2023 | Publication
In a recent court decision of Cullen v State of New South Wales, the Supreme Court of NSW has awarded a judgment of $800,000 to an ‘invasion day’ attendee injured by police officers after the court found the police negligent in their duty of care. The case involved a...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 16, 2023 | Publication
Estate Judd v McKnight; Gammage v Estate Judd, Channell v Estate Judd; McKnight v Estate Judd (No.2) NSWSC 462 is a significant decision for claimants seeking damages for sexual abuse against a defendant who is deceased. In the decision, Garling J...
