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Decommissioning in Focus: The Northern Endeavour Tow to Singapore
By: Naraya Lamart and Ollie van der Zee As part of our decommissioning series, we took a macro view of the obligations on stakeholders Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cth) (2006 Act) and the different kinds of contracts involved in topside and substructure removal and onshore recycling. Many in the industry will be aware that the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) Vessel, Northern Endeavour, left the ...
Landmark case found against the EPL claimant seeking $55M for the dismissal ruining his life
By: Rosemary Marando and Caitilin Watson Roohizadegan v Technology One Ltd (No 6) [2025] FCA 1619 At a glance The Federal Court has overturned a previous $5.2M ruling, dismissing Mr Roohizadegan’s General Protections claim after a six‑year litigation battle. The Court found the dismissal was due to performance, not disability, alleged workplace rights, or incentive entitlements. The decision is expected to influence future General Protections claims, reducing speculative filings and resetting ...
Leading medical negligence team boost Wotton Kearney’s Health practice
Wotton Kearney has strengthened its national health practice with the appointment of Partner Eliza Faulk and her team of six in Sydney – joining Health Partners Breannon Bailey, Ed Smith, Chris Spain, and Lara Larking. Eliza brings more than 25 years’ experience in insurance and health law, spanning private practice and senior corporate management roles, with a specialisation in medical negligence claims. She has worked exclusively in this area since 2004 and is ...