Key takeaways: A drone is a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Anyone can own one Expanding number of uses, private and…
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Landlord and agent – the buck stops where?
Yeung v Santosa Realty Co Pty Ltd [2020] VSCA 7 Background On 19 May 2014, the plaintiff, a tenant of…
Claims Against International Airlines
When has an ‘Accident’ occurred? Does a failure to provide water during a flight constitute an ‘accident’? Key takeaways An…
Insurance, drones and you.
Article 1 of 3 – An Introduction In a series of upcoming articles, we will be providing: An overview of…
Powerful new Sports Tribunal leads the way in bolstering integrity in Australian sport. Why is this important?
Key takeaways: New legislation governing arbitration/ADR of Australian sports disputes National Sports Tribunal introduced for resolution of sports disputes Two-year…
What’s the damage? Recent trends in General Damages awards for psychiatric injuries in Victoria.
Key takeaways: General damages awards for psychiatric injuries can be significant A ‘recognisable psychiatric illness’ must be present Treatment not…
What happens to healthcare complaints in Western Australia?
The Health and Disability Services Complaints Office (HaDSCO) handles complaints about health, disability and mental health services in Western Australia….
Ask for help, and ask early – advice for surviving an AHPRA notification
Meridian Lawyers regularly assists health practitioners who have been the subject of notification to statutory health authorities such as AHPRA,…
Bergin v Queensland Cork & Timber Solutions Pty Ltd [2019] QDC 141
A cautionary tale: The risks of failing to test a witness’ evidence before trial, and the benefits of requesting a…
How medical practitioners can manage negative online reviews
Patients are increasingly using social media to post anonymous reviews and ratings about medical services they have received, both good…
Caffrey v AAI Limited [2019] QSC 7
Key takeaways A deceased driver was found to have owed a duty to take reasonable care not to cause psychiatric…