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Wotton Kearney named a 2019 Employer of Choice

Wotton Kearney is pleased to have been named a 2019 Employer of Choice in Australasian Lawyer’s inaugural Employer of Choice rankings announced this week. Firms were assessed on the qualitative and quantitative information they provided in areas including remuneration, diversity and inclusion, training and professional development, health and wellbeing. According to the award organisers, there […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 21, 2019 Comments Off

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Extended powers for the REA Disciplinary Tribunal in NZ are now in force

On 29 October 2019, the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal in New Zealand gained the jurisdiction to order a licensee to pay compensation of up to $100,000 where they are found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct. The threshold for unsatisfactory conduct is lower than the previous threshold of misconduct. On the same date the Disputes Tribunal […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 19, 2019 Comments Off

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Revisiting historical sexual abuse settlements in NSW

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in Magann v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Paramatta [2019] NSWSC 1453 affirmed the “once and for all” effect of a 2007 deed of release between the applicant plaintiff (Magann) and respondent defendant (Diocese). This matter involved Mr Magann […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 31, 2019 Comments Off

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More rights against those whose wrongs are not intentional

On 25 October 2019, The Victorian Court of Appeal found a claimant does not need to establish they have a “significant injury” to claim general damages if they allege they are the victim of an “intentional act that was done with intent to cause death or injury or that is sexual assault or other sexual […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 28, 2019 Comments Off

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An honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay?

In this case, the High Court of Australia ruled a builder was not owed for variations for “work and labour done” after a building contract was terminated in Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32. This decision shows that builders who fail to follow the formal variation process under the Act are at risk, as […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 16, 2019 Comments Off

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W+K attracts top financial lines insurance team in Perth

A team of five highly talented and well recognised insurance lawyers, known for their expertise in financial lines, property and energy, has joined Wotton Kearney’s growing Perth team. The team, led by Partner Tim Searle, joins W+K from Clyde & Co and comprises three Senior Associates Jade Macukat, Alex Gregg and Gemma Cooper and Associate […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 3, 2019 Comments Off

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New Zealand’s new Privacy Act edges closer

The long-awaited legislative overhaul to New Zealand’s privacy framework contained in the Privacy Act 1993 is on track for commencement on 1 March 2020. The Privacy Bill, which contains a comprehensive suite of reforms, has recently passed its second legislative reading. New Zealand’s new privacy framework will be based on the same OECD principles that […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 2, 2019 Comments Off

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Deep Dive on Inclusion: Inclusive Culture Survey 2019

Inclusion is a critically important ingredient to ensuring that diversity drives better business performance in the insurance industry. The challenge of inclusion lies in the fact that it is not a “one size fits all” concept, which makes it difficult to measure and operationalise. Sponsored by Wotton Kearney and SURA, and conducted in partnership with […]

By : Anja Vogel Sep 25, 2019 Comments Off

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Informed Insurance: Legalign Global Thought Leadership Report 2019/20

We are pleased to share our latest Legalign Global thought leadership report, Informed Insurance: Thought Leadership 2019/20 which is released in our region today. This publication includes insight and commentary from all Legalign Global partner firms, including Wotton Kearney, to provide a truly global perspective on emerging market issues and insurance risk management. A recent global […]

By : Anja Vogel Sep 20, 2019 Comments Off

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Insurers face a double blow from cyber fines and claims in Australia

With anticipated new data protection laws and significant investigations underway, Australia appears set to create a data protection regime with high penalties and serious potential for third party claims. Increased enforcement, penalties and third party claims will create a rapid increase in exposure for insurers – and may put the question of whether cyber fines […]

By : Anja Vogel Sep 13, 2019 Comments Off

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