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Higgins v Pretorius: Implications on Damages Following Criminal Conduct

Higgins v Pretorius [2025] ACTSC 64 Key Takeaways When some form of punishment has been imposed under the criminal law,…

The Pig, the Policy and the Porky

Lynch v Bredbo Pty Ltd [2025] NSWDC 54 Meridian Lawyers acted for Insurance Australia Limited (IAL) in the above proceedings….

When do physical alterations constitute “property damage” in the context of a liability policy?

AAI Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No 91086 [2025] FCAFC 6 Background to claim Fairview Architectural Pty Ltd…

Personal Injury from Bus Accidents: The complex interaction between the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) and Motor Accident Compensation Act 1999 (NSW)

McTye v Ching Yu Chang by his tutor Leo Alexander Birch [2025] NSWCA 3 Key Principles A claim for damages…

When can public authorities rely on s 43A of the Civil Liability Act 2002?

Transport for NSW v Hunt Leather Pty Ltd; Hunt Leather Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW [2024] NSWCA 227 Key…

What is a proper purpose to have a plaintiff submit to a further medical assessment?

Corke v Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group Re Limited trading as Cabarita Beach Shopping Centre [2024] NSWSC 1019 Key themes…

Supreme Court decides skin lacerations are Non-Threshold Injuries under MAIA

Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v The Estate of the Late Summer Abawi [2024] NSWSC 1245 Supreme Court of New South…

Can biomechanical reports and questionable credit influence court decisions?

Marhaba v Chen [2024] ACTSC 241 Key takeaways Using expert evidence from a biomechanical engineer, coupled with alleging that a…

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Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security

Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…

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The case against ChatGPT: Warnings against an AI-generated testimony

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly rising across the legal profession. While there are benefits in saving time…

Gravel poses an ‘obvious risk’- Mind Your Step!

Fisher v Shire of Denmark [2024] WADC 1 Key takeaways Visitors to public recreational areas are expected to exercise appropriate…

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