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Swearing of affidavits across Australia – what’s required during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Key takeaways In some States and Federally, witnessing and attesting affidavits can be done remotely. If a sworn affidavit is…
How will Liability Insurance respond to COVID-19?
Key takeaways Insurer and reinsurer responses to COVID-19 are continuing to evolve. Critical to liability claims is likely to be…
Emerging Insurance Issues from COVID-19
Key takeaways A brief insight into COVID-19 insurance implications Business interruption and liability coverage This article is the first in…
Appeal softens the blow for defendant following fall from ‘aerial sling’
Key takeaways Important case for personal fitness instructors and other fitness operators. Harm reduction measures are important, even where no…
AFCA Decisions: Online insurance purchases, non-disclosures at inception of policy
Key takeaways Insurer bears the onus of proof in establishing it can deny a claim due to non-disclosure. At inception,…
A warning to health practitioners: is your professional indemnity insurance in place?
The Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has sent a loud message to all health practitioners to actively check that…
Recent Applications in personal injuries claims impacted by COVID-19
Evidence and Transfer – A summary of recent Decisions of the Supreme Court in Central Queensland Key issues: Plaintiff will…
Supreme Court of Victoria opts to hear would-be jury trial by judge alone in an effort to keep the wheels of justice turning
As our clients will all be well aware, Victorian courts have presently suspended jury trials until further notice in response…
Legal requirements for drone operation are set to widen – what do you need to know?
Key takeaways: A Drone is a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Licensing requirements are complex and are due to change. You…
AHPRA releases revised Guidelines for Mandatory Notifications about registered health practitioners
On 21 February 2020, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) released revised guidelines in anticipation of changes to mandatory…