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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 […]

By : Anja Vogel Apr 17, 2020 Comments Off

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A practical guide on managing EPL exposures caused by COVID-19 for insurers, insureds and brokers

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a significant and immediate impact on the entire workforce. Unfortunately, there are daily stories of mass redundancies, closures of businesses and stand down of workers. This guide provides practical advice for EPL insurers, insureds and brokers on how they can meet the insurance challenges created by the virus. W+K EPL […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 25, 2020 Comments Off

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COVID-19 and D&O Liability

The Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020 (CERPO Bill) and recent ASIC statements have put focus on management liability issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis. The CERPO Bill provides some temporary relief for directors as they navigate the uncharted territory caused by COVID-19, particularly in addressing insolvency risk. In this update, Cain Jackson and […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 24, 2020 Comments Off

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Supreme Court of Victoria’s historical child sexual abuse decision confirms damages in one case are not binding on another

The Supreme Court of Victoria has handed down its judgment in the matter of Waks v Cyprys & Ors [2020] VSC 44, which involved an assessment of common law damages regarding a claim for historical child sexual abuse. The Waks decision highlights that awards for general damages in Victorian matters continue to turn on their […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 3, 2020 Comments Off

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NSW Court of Appeal declines to stay historic abuse matter

On 19 February 2020, the NSW Court of Appeal further clarified its position on granting a permanent stay of proceedings that involve allegations of historical child abuse in Gorman v McKnight [2020] NSWCA 20. Following the Court’s recent decisions regarding this issue in Moubarak bht v Holt and Council of Trinity Grammar School v Anderson, […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 3, 2020 Comments Off

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Side-stepping Brookfield strategy fails in NSW Supreme Court

The NSW Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mistrina Pty Ltd v Australian Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd [2020] NSWSC 130 involved a novel indirect causation and loss of opportunity claim brought in the context of a defective building dispute. While the case turned on evidential issues, it highlights the challenges faced when bringing claims for defective […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 28, 2020 Comments Off

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To opt-in or out – that is the question before the Supreme Court when Ross returns in March

New Zealand has no statutory or regulatory framework that specifically deals with class or representative actions, which is why NZ claimants have relied on High Court rules as the mechanism to bring a representative action. The Courts considered, before Ross v Southern Response Earthquake Services Limited, the rule permitted only an opt-in action for the group. […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 17, 2020 Comments Off

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The combustible cladding crisis continues with Biowood

The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) decision in Taylor Construction has put the spotlight on another form of combustible cladding – Biowood. With NCAT accepting that Biowood is a combustible building material that poses an undue fire risk, the Taylor Construction decision has had widespread coverage within the residential strata property industry so owners’ corporations […]

By : Anja Vogel Jan 20, 2020 Comments Off

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Decision confirms need to address clear criteria in pursuing direct recoveries against insurers

Sergienko v AXL Financial Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 1610 On 21 November 2019, the Supreme Court of NSW dismissed an application brought by the fourth and fifth defendant seeking leave for joinder of an insurer in place of a deregistered legal practice under Civil Liability (Third Party Claims Against Insurers) Act 2017 (NSW). This decision confirms […]

By : Anja Vogel Jan 17, 2020 Comments Off

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Tragic jetty fall case tests many civil liability issues

Polglase v Coffs Harbour City Council (No 2) [2019] NSWSC 1848 On 19 December 2019, the NSW Supreme Court gave judgment in a complex case involving multiple defendants, which followed a tragic accident involving a young child who fell from a jetty. Wotton Kearney acted for the State of NSW in its successful defence of […]

By : Anja Vogel Dec 20, 2019 Comments Off

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