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News 27-09-2022
We are delighted to have promoted 35 senior associates to legal director/of counsel with a further 59 promotions to senior associate.
Case review 26-09-2022
In the recent decision of Its Eco Pty Ltd v BPS Financial Limited, Kennedys acted for Billzy Pty Ltd and were successful in obtaining security for their costs. The decision is significant as the Court emphasised the interests of fairness and the contextual issues at play in class actions which favoured awarding security to the respondents, even though one of the lead applicants and many of the class members were individuals.
Article 23-09-2022
Global Goals Week is well and truly underway and through our Responsible Business Programme we are continuing to support the UNSDGs and incorporating the principles of the UN Global Compact into our local and global initiatives.
Case review 21-09-2022
In a recent decision that particularly affects workers in the gig economy, the Fair Work Commission found that a Deliveroo rider was an independent contractor, and not an employee. The decision is a reminder to employers that comprehensive, written agreements assist significantly in the proper characterisation of worker relationships. In this article we review the decision and provide some key takeaways for employers.
Article 15-09-2022
Joining an existing medical practice as an owner is a big step, both in terms of practitioners' medical career and their legal responsibilities. It is important for practitioners to properly understand what they are signing up to. In this article, Nicholas Blackmore discusses the different types of business structures and the factors practitioners should consider when joining a medical practice as an owner.
Case review 15-09-2022
The recent decision of the Psychology Board of Australia v Frances (Review and Regulation) [2022] VCAT 372 is a reminder to psychologists of the importance of establishing and maintaining professional boundaries with all clients. It is clear that failure to do so, even when the circumstances do not amount to exploitation or sexual conduct, can result in censure.
Case review 13-09-2022
In this article we explore the recent Federal Court decision in Inchcape Australia Limited v Chubb Insurance Australia Limited, which highlights the importance of considering the precise wording of the policy when determining whether a cyber insurance policy will adequately cover an insured for potential losses.
Article 12-09-2022
We asked Nicholas Driver to give some insight into his role as a senior associate in our Melbourne office and to give an idea of what it’s like working for a global law firm.
Case review 12-09-2022
In a rare cladding decision, the NSW Supreme Court in Strata Plan 92450 v JKN Para 1 Pty Ltd recently determined that the Plaintiff failed to demonstrate the use of combustible cladding on a building was a breach of the Building Code of Australia. Llinos Kent, Emily Schneider and Stephen Cremean review the decision and its implications for insurers and insureds.
Article 16-08-2022
In 2021, the Senate Community Affairs References Committee conducted an inquiry into AHPRA. Special counsel Mia Campbell and paralegal Jimmy Zhang review the Committee’s recent findings and consider whether their recommendations go far enough or, indeed, go too far.
