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Novel duty of care: principles and analysis

The case provides clear confirmation of the principles applied in determining whether a duty of care exists and establishing negligence.

Australia Litigation

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Barry Nilsson

Ogbonna v CTI Logistics Ltd (No 8): The sequestration order was set aside but the costs story did not end there

Ogbonna 8 is a reminder that costs decisions are not always a simple "winner takes all" outcome.

Australia Litigation

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Matthews Folbigg Lawyers

Cost saver or chimera? Preliminary hearings on serious harm in defamation: Bottrill v Graham (No 2) [2025] NSWDC 221

This article sets of the considerations Defendants should weigh up in an early serious harm hearing.

Australia Litigation

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Kennedys

Getting costs in Fair Work Act proceedings requires careful planning

Employers that find themselves embroiled in litigation should always seek legal advice when considering costs orders in this jurisdiction.

Australia Litigation

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Holding Redlich

Four seconds too late | Commission rejects late claim filed seconds after deadline

Australia Litigation

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Bartier Perry

Commercial Litigation Lawyers Sydney

Australia Litigation

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JB Solicitors

English High Court Rules Assignees Cannot Enforce ICSID Awards, Departing From Australian And US Decisions

Australia Litigation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Disputing The Dispute Resolution Clause: When An Arbitration Clause May Be Unfair

Australia Litigation

PA

Piper Alderman

Warning! Arbitration Ahead

Australia Litigation

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Holding Redlich

Estates Court Processes To Improve

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Damages Down, Costs Up: The Impact Of Prior Settlements And Rejected Offers

Australia Litigation

BN

Barry Nilsson

Claim farming banned in South Australia – legislation update

Australia Litigation

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Right To Information: The Limit Does Exist

Australia Litigation

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Holding Redlich

The rise of ‘unmeritorious' workplace claims in the age of AI

Australia Litigation

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Swaab

And the record greenwashing penalty goes to…

Australia Finance

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Holley Nethercote

High Court rules unfairly sacked worker entitled to damages for psychiatric injury

Australia Employment

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Avant Law

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Full Court Press: Preliminary Discovery And Arbitration Agreements In A Basketball Showdown

In most jurisdictions in Australia, a prospective plaintiff can obtain preliminary discovery orders from a Court to ascertain whether it has a right to obtain relief from a prospective defendant, before it commences any substantive proceeding

Australia Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Contingent loss and limitation periods: High Court clarification in solicitors' negligence claims

It also reiterates the need for a plaintiff to lead evidence to discharge its onus of proof to establish the existence of an alleged loss.

Australia Litigation

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Gilchrist Connell

When Does Time Start? The High Court Clarifies The Operation Of Limitation Periods To Actions In Negligence For Economic Loss

The Court has provided clarity on when a cause of action in negligence accrues for claims of pure economic loss.

Australia Litigation

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Kennedys

Washed Away - Negligence Or Nuisance?

The spotlight on a public authority's liability in nuisance or negligence is likely to remain for some time.

Australia Litigation

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Barry Nilsson

AI in arbitration: A new frontier?

Australia Litigation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The rise of data centre arbitration

Australia Litigation

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australia's growing reputation as a pro-enforcement jurisdiction

Australia Litigation

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Mining in space: the role of arbitration in the new frontier

Australia Litigation

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Arbitration and M&A disputes: a global trend Australia cannot ignore

Australia Litigation

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Effective dispute resolution: how do expert determination and arbitration compare?

Australia Litigation

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Climate Litigation Is Shaping The Regulatory Landscape In Australia

Australia Environment

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

Funds Update - 10 October 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Court Of Appeal Confirms Non-party Liability Under Arbitral Award

Australia Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Beyond The School Gates: When Is A School Liable In Negligence For Bullying & Student Assault?

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Climate Litigation Is Shaping The Regulatory Landscape In Australia

Climate change and environmental sustainability concerns continue to shape the legal and regulatory landscape in Australia. Recent court actions provide important guidance for government...

Australia Environment

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

Funds Update - 10 October 2025

In welcome news, ASIC has announced that it no longer intends to proceed with publication of firm level data on reportable situations.

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Court Of Appeal Confirms Non-party Liability Under Arbitral Award

In KGLNG E&P Pty Ltd v Santos Toga Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 114, the Queensland Court of Appeal determined that the appellants were contractually bound to pay amounts determined by an arbitral award...

Australia Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Beyond The School Gates: When Is A School Liable In Negligence For Bullying & Student Assault?

Case regarding the duty of care that a school owes to its students.

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Filmalter v Swenson: the Queensland approach to the peer professional opinion defence

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

The importance of reality testing valuation reports in Family Law

This case serves as a helpful reminder to litigants and practitioners to carefully consider whether a valuation report is reflective of, and appropriately takes into account, the realities of running a business.

Australia Litigation

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Barry Nilsson

What are the steps to resolving disputes? Mechanisms to resolving Disputes.

Dispute resolution and litigation requires strategic planning and case management, with the help of professionals such as lawyers and barristers.

Australia Litigation

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PCL Lawyers

Tips and traps for obtaining and relying on expert evidence

Two recent decisions in the health law space have re-emphasised the need for good expert evidence when litigating claims.

Australia Litigation

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Insights into Arbitration and Litigation Funding with Matt Lee, LFM Disputes

This article shares how litigation funders assess cases, manage risks, and decide whether a claim is worth backing.

Australia Litigation

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Cathro & Partners

Case Summary: Trustees Of The Roman Catholic Church For The Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle V AA [2025] NSWCA 72

Australia Criminal

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Should I use mediation or arbitration for a commercial dispute?

Australia Litigation

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LegalVision

What is an offer of compromise?

Australia Litigation

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Unified Lawyers

Undefended Hearing in the Family Court

Australia Litigation

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Unified Lawyers

What Is a Litigation Guardian?

Australia Litigation

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Unified Lawyers

Top five tips for court cross-examination in family law disputes

Australia Litigation

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Cooper Grace Ward

Court Mediations and the Enforceability of a Settlement Reached

Australia Litigation

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HHG Legal Group

Case Alert: Repetitious Claims In Adjudication

Australia Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

Security for Costs Orders in Queensland

Australia Litigation

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Stonegate Legal

The High Court of Australia and arbitration in 2024: Key insights from Carmichael, Tesseract and Chevron

Australia Litigation

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Holding Redlich

Disciplinary process labelled a ‘sham and disgrace' results in significant damages awarded

Australia Litigation

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Jewell Hancock

Mediation vs Litigation

Australia Litigation

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Unified Lawyers

Australia's Proposed Scams Prevention Framework

Australia Finance

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K&L Gates LLP

Top Civil Cases of 2024: Key Precedents That Shaped Australian Law

Australia Litigation

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

The Impact of Wild v Meduri NSWCA 230 on Affidavit Practices in NSW

Australia Litigation

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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