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Recent NCAT decision reinforces need for care around billing practices

Health Care Complaints Commission v Kolos [2022] NSWCATOD 46 The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) recently heard a complaint against a medical practitioner, which involved – among other things – allegations of inappropriate and excessive billing practices in breach of specific conditions on the practitioner’s registration. This case provides a timely reminder to all […]

By : Anja Vogel May 18, 2022 Comments Off

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How far does product liability indemnity for economic loss extend?

At the heart of a typical product liability policy is the embedded concept that the policy responds to injury to tangible property and its consequences. However, recent UK claims have tested whether product liability indemnity extends to damages for loss of profit arising from the loss of contracts. In this update, W+K product liability specialist […]

By : Anja Vogel May 11, 2022 Comments Off

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Button battery safety standards to become mandatory soon

On 22 June 2022, Australia’s world-first mandatory button battery safety standards come into effect, ending the 18-month transition period. Product liability insurers need to ensure their customers will comply with the new regime as failure to do so may result in legal action, penalties and recalls. In this update, W+K Product Liability specialists Trent O’Neill […]

By : Anja Vogel Apr 28, 2022 Comments Off

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29 from W+K recognised in Best Lawyers 2023

Wotton Kearney is pleased to have 29 senior lawyers featured in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers Australia and New Zealand released this week. We received 46 listings in total across a range of insurance law, litigation and industry specific categories. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based on peer review and feedback from leading lawyers […]

By : Anja Vogel Apr 22, 2022 Comments Off

Articles, Thought Leadership

Construction trends – checking the rear vision mirror while keeping an eye on the road ahead

The past year in the construction industry has been punctuated by a collection of legislative reforms, pandemic responses and technology advances. It’s also been a challenging time in which the industry has been dealing with the continued fallout from market-shaping events, such as the Lacrosse and Grenfell Tower fires, and heightened rates of insolvency. Against […]

By : Anja Vogel Apr 14, 2022 Comments Off

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When is a dangerous recreational activity risk obvious?

Tapp v Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Limited [2022] HCA 11 On 6 April 2022, the High Court addressed the dangerous recreational activity defence under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) with its decision in Tapp v Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Limited [2022] HCA 11. In the decision, the majority of the […]

By : Anja Vogel Apr 8, 2022 Comments Off

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Treasury consults on new crypto asset licensing regime

On 21 March, the Treasury released a consultation paper about the regulation of secondary service providers of cryptocurrency assets (CSSPs). The consultation paper highlights the current ‘patchwork’ nature of regulation of crypto assets, noting that some crypto assets may already be subject to the existing Australian Financial Services (AFS) or consumer law frameworks. The paper […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 23, 2022 Comments Off

Articles, Case Alerts

No novel duty owed: Full Federal Court upholds Minister’s appeal in Sharma

The Full Federal Court has unanimously overturned the landmark Sharma decision, which found the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment owed a duty of care to Australian children to avoid risk of personal injury when considering whether to approve a coalmine expansion. While this appeal concerned one Minister’s specific exercise of power under Commonwealth legislation – […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 22, 2022 Comments Off

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The rising risks of shipping electric vehicles for shipowners, carriers and cargo interests

The significant uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is not without risk. This is particularly true during shipping because of the potential fire hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries and the fact that EVs are not classified as dangerous goods on roll-on/roll-off vessels. Given the high value of damages associated with shipping fires, and the complexities of […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 15, 2022 Comments Off

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International Women’s Day 2022

To celebrate International Women’s Day, W+K has again joined our Legalign Global colleagues to create a series of videos to share real stories from across our network in support of this year’s theme – #BreakTheBias.

By : Anja Vogel Mar 11, 2022 Comments Off

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