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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. […]

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By : Jun 2, 2020 Comments Off on Asbestos potency is a liability apportionment factor
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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 […]

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By : Jun 1, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Resource Centre
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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 […]

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By : May 22, 2020 Comments Off on How W+K’s pro bono and community partners are providing support to the most vulnerable during COVID-19
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An Australian first – privacy regulator commences action against Facebook

On 9 March 2020, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) lodged Federal Court proceedings against Facebook for ‘serious and/or repeated’ breaches of the Privacy Act in an action that is the first of its kind in the Australian legal landscape. The case marks the turning point where the Australian regulator signals more of […]

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By : Apr 30, 2020 Comments Off on An Australian first – privacy regulator commences action against Facebook
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The new Privacy Act in New Zealand

New Zealand is currently in the process of passing a new Privacy Act. The approach to privacy law and regulation has changed significantly since the implementation of the Privacy Act 1993, and this latest reform is designed to bring New Zealand in line with international best practice. One significant change is the introduction of mandatory […]

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By : Apr 30, 2020 Comments Off on The new Privacy Act in New Zealand
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Get to know Christy Mellifont, Senior Associate and recent DACB secondee

In our next Q&A, we get to know Senior Associate and Financial Lines specialist Christy Mellifont who has recently returned to W+K  in Melbourne following a two year secondment with our Legalign Global partner, DAC Beachcroft. How did the opportunity to go on secondment to DAC Beachcroft in London come up? Soon after Wotton Kearney […]

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By : Apr 24, 2020 Comments Off on Get to know Christy Mellifont, Senior Associate and recent DACB secondee
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NSW Supreme Court refuses leave to sue court-appointed liquidators

Wotton Kearney acted for the court-appointed liquidators in response to an application for leave to commence proceedings against them for alleged negligence and misleading or deceptive conduct. The NSW Supreme Court dismissed the leave application and the proceedings with costs. In this case alert, Cain Jackson, Patrick Boardman and Stephen Morrissey explain why this decision […]

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By : Apr 17, 2020 Comments Off on NSW Supreme Court refuses leave to sue court-appointed liquidators
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Get to know Caitilin Watson, Special Counsel and employment law specialist

In our next Q&A with senior lawyers, we get to know Sydney Special Counsel and employment law specialist Caitilin Watson. Tell us about your journey to becoming a Special Counsel at W+K I was interested in working for W+K as the known leader in the insurance field, assisting with premium insurance matters. Previously I led […]

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By : Apr 17, 2020 Comments Off on Get to know Caitilin Watson, Special Counsel and employment law specialist
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JobKeeper legislation – new risks for EPL insurers

The new JobKeeper legislation, which was passed by the Federal Government on 8 April 2020, confers an extraordinary amount of flexibility on employers to restructure their workforce during the coronavirus crisis.  However, with these new opportunities for employers come a range of new risks. In this article, W+K EPL specalist Chris Mossman explains the issues […]

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By : Apr 9, 2020 Comments Off on JobKeeper legislation – new risks for EPL insurers
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EPL trends, developments & risks – seminar recording

As workplaces continually evolve, so too do new risks and potential claims. Unfair dismissal, bullying and sexual harassment claims, statutory liability obligations of directors and managers, new whistleblower laws, and the potential impacts of the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment are just some of the emerging employment risks impacting insurers, brokers, underwriters and insureds in […]

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By : Apr 8, 2020 Comments Off on EPL trends, developments & risks – seminar recording

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