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Compliance declarations – NSW’s new regime for construction professionals set to improve the industry’s risk profile

With the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2020, the NSW Government has introduced sweeping legislative changes that are intended to regain public confidence in the construction industry. In this second article in our series examining the reform package, we look at the new compliance declaration regime that will require building practitioners with reporting obligations to […]

By : Anja Vogel Jul 21, 2020 Comments Off

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Supporting vulnerable people during the pandemic

I’m pleased to be able to share a feature about Wotton Kearney’s pro bono work, which was published in the latest edition of Lawyers Weekly. W+K’s Community Footprint program has long focused on providing pro bono and community support in the areas of senior’s rights, domestic violence, homelessness and refugees and people seeking asylum in […]

By : Anja Vogel Jul 13, 2020 Comments Off

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NZ Privacy Act 2020: Update 1 – What the new law means for insurers and their insureds

On 30 June 2020, New Zealand’s privacy regime was reformed with the royal assent of the Privacy Act 2020. The new legislation will come into effect on 1 December 2020. The new legislation introduces a range of reforms that bring New Zealand into line with international best practice for privacy and data protection. These include mandatory […]

By : Anja Vogel Jul 8, 2020 Comments Off

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Triangular arrangements recognised – the Employment Relations (Triangular) Amendment Act 2019

Triangular employment relationships have always been legal in New Zealand but have been criticised for being easily abused and for leaving workers without legal remedies. Addressing these concerns, The Employment Relations (Triangular) Amendment Act 2019 comes into effect on 27 June 2020. It updates the Employment Relations Act 2000 to provide more robust protections for […]

By : Anja Vogel Jun 25, 2020 Comments Off

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A new duty of care changes the liability landscape – the impact of the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2020

With the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2020, the NSW Government has introduced sweeping legislative changes that are intended to regain public confidence in the construction industry. In this update, W+K’s Andrew Moore, Robert Finnigan and Chris Knight look at the key issues for insurers created by the introduction of mandatory compliance declarations by construction […]

By : Anja Vogel Jun 9, 2020 Comments Off

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Striking out a representative action – Houghton v Saunders

Throughout its long life the Feltex representative action proceeding has created a number of significant decisions. With the latest New Zealand High Court decision in Houghton v Saunders, the matter is now on the brink of being struck out. In this update, W+K’s Antony Holden and Michael Cavanaugh look at how the latest Feltex judgment is […]

By : Anja Vogel Jun 5, 2020 Comments Off

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Big compensation for the “difficult” employee and landmark decision on ‘permanent casuals’

There have been two recent decisions that will affect EPL insurers – Tran v. Macquarie University and Workpac v Rossato. The significant damages award of $614,000 in Tran highlights the significant risk associated with taking an adverse action against an employee who has made complaints. The Workpac decision is a landmark judgment that will have […]

By : Anja Vogel Jun 3, 2020 Comments Off

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Asbestos potency is a liability apportionment factor

In this recent decision, the Victorian Supreme Court held that it should consider the type, amount and potency of the asbestos used in the relevant products when apportioning liability between two manufacturers. The decision also highlights that, in making an assessment of comparative responsibility, the Court will not adopt an “overly mathematical” approach to apportionment. […]

By : Anja Vogel Jun 2, 2020 Comments Off

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COVID-19 Resource Centre

Wotton Kearney is committed to keeping our clients informed of the insurance and broader business implications of the coronavirus outbreak. With senior insurance law experts across major policy types and market sectors, we are well placed to provide advice and tailored support in product lines and claims areas we specialise in. On this page you […]

By : Anja Vogel Jun 1, 2020 Comments Off

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How W+K’s pro bono and community partners are providing support to the most vulnerable during COVID-19

In acknowledgement of Law Week 2020, Wotton Kearney is highlighting the important work that our pro bono and community partners are doing to address the needs of clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In our series of four case studies below we focus on seniors rights, homelessness, domestic violence and refugees. W+K’s Community Footprint program has […]

By : Anja Vogel May 22, 2020 Comments Off

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