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Failure to Watch One’s Path: Contributory Negligence in a Shopping Centre Trip‑and‑Fall – Cheng v Jones Lang Lasalle (NSW) Pty Ltd [2026] NSWDC 12
Mrs Lesley Cheng, the plaintiff, was walking through Eastgate Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction when she suffered a heavy fall in a common area after tripping over a “services cover”. The cover protected the electrical supply from a floor power outlet. CCTV footage of...
$1 Million Damages Award for Roof Fall Injuries: Hussain Al-Azam v Khagany [2026] NSWDC 29
The decision in Hussain Al-Azam v Ahmed Khagany [2026] NSWDC 29 concerned the assessment of damages in a negligence claim heard in the District Court of NSW. The plaintiff, Mr Hussain Al Al-Azam, brought proceedings for damages arising from an incident that had...
Application for consent to vasectomy
A Western Australian Tribunal considered an application by the parents of a 23-year-old man, referred to as JC. They were seeking approval for a vasectomy under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA). JC has a rare genetic condition that causes an...
NSW Government Strengthens Laws to Combat Crime and Corruption
The New South Wales Government has introduced a bill designed to strengthen the legal framework for investigating serious crime and corruption. The reforms aim to equip investigative agencies with more effective tools while carefully balancing privacy protections....
ACT Supreme Court Allows Replacement Expert After Sudden Illness — Key Ruling for Plaintiffs Facing Trial Setbacks
The decision of June Griffiths by her litigation guardian Deborah Anderson v ACT (No 2) [2025] ACTSC 226 is significant for plaintiffs in the ACT facing the sudden unavailability of a key expert witness shortly before trial. It confirms that a serious, unforeseen...
Wunderwald v Randwick City Council [2025] NSWDC 466: Occupiers’ Liability for Unstable Furniture in Child-Frequented Venues
What began as a seemingly ordinary café accident turned into a notable occupier’s liability case in Wunderwald v Randwick City Council [2025] NSWDC 466. Six-year-old Lily Wunderwald was seriously injured when a freestanding table toppled onto her at the Des Renford...
Failure to Warn: When Does It Become Medical Negligence?
Medical practitioners have a responsibility to exercise reasonable care and skill when providing professional advice and treatment. Central to this duty is the obligation to warn patients of any material risks associated with the proposed treatment. A material risk is...
What Happens After a Hit and Run Accident in NSW?
A hit and run accident can be traumatic and confusing, especially when the at-fault driver flees the scene and cannot be identified. Many victims assume they have no way to recover compensation. In New South Wales, that is not correct – the CTP scheme provides a clear...
Understanding the Difference Between Probate and Letters of Administration
When a person passes away, their estate must be administered and distributed to those entitled to receive it. Before this can occur, legal authority is usually required to manage the estate. Depending on whether the deceased left a valid Will, this authority is...
Options for Small Businesses Facing Prosecution Under Recent Tobacco Law Changes (NSW)
Recent amendments to tobacco and vaping legislation in New South Wales have expanded offences, increased penalties, and strengthened compliance powers for inspectors. Small businesses facing prosecution should consider the following options promptly. Immediate...
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